Groups that are under-represented in entrepreneurship include ethnic minorities, women, people who identify as having disabilities, migrants, and those with low educational attainment. As a society, we are becoming increasingly aware of a lack of diversity in many business environments, but how committed to changing this are we? What do you think the business environment should look like?
Diversity in the workplace is a benefit to both the business, their employees and society. Blending of cultures and experiences leads to the opportunity for challenging our views, innovation, creativity, and profitability.
So why has it taken us so long to realise the value and importance of increasing diversity in business?
What are the barriers impacting on start-up and growth of diverse business?
As millennials make up more of the workforce, will this lead to greater diversity in the workplace?
We'll be online throughout this week and look forward to hearing your thoughts!