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13/ What are the biggest opportunities for your business in relation to Diversity & Inclusion? This free-form question elicited a wide range of responses, with some key trends emerging. For some, Diversity & Inclusion was a commercial opportunity to build their own brand value or outperform competitors . The opportunity to positively impact the pipeline of diverse talent was cited by many, along with playing a role in diversifying top leadership by identifying under-represented individuals. “ In helping our clients and candidates deliver on D&I, we have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the professional experiences of future generations. representation. “ Many also perceived the focus on Diversity & Inclusion as an opportunity to reflect on their own internal Internally, we have work to do to reflect a diverse business at a senior level, so should ‘walk the walk’. Some viewed Diversity & Inclusion as an imperative in order to remain relevant . Alongside the opportunities identified, there was emerging discomfort with viewing Diversity & Inclusion as an opportunity. Not opportunities, just needs to become how we do business. www.invenias.com | [email protected] “ “ This is about remaining relevant with shifting demographics. / 31