The Importance of the Inclusion of Women and Minorities to Business

Workforce diversity and inclusion is a strategic business imperative. There is a growing body of research that supports improved performance, decision-making, and increased revenue that result from diverse teams. The benefits to the FDIC contracting with businesses have demonstrated a commitment to workforce inclusion that provides best value to the corporation. Here are some of the key business benefits:

• Serving a Diverse Population
  As women and minorities become decision makers, both in business-to-business and business-to-consumer, it becomes vital to have people who can represent those markets on your teams.

• Work Force Utilization
  Employers will get the maximum productivity out of all of your employees.

• Employer of Choice
  To stay competitive, it is important to get the best talent. Women and minorities look for employers where they can be successful and, as a result, it is vital to be the employer of choice.

• Creativity & Innovation
  To come up with new solutions requires different points of view. Including women and minorities on your teams will help to create new ideas to keep your business competitive.