Time and time again, research points to how diverse workplaces can improve productivity, retention and a boost to a company\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, one American study of 1,789 full-time employees across multiple industries<\/a> found when employees felt like they belonged, there was a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% drop in turnover risk and a 75% reduction in sick days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also benefits from an innovation standpoint. One study of English workplaces found that businesses with culturally diverse leadership teams were more likely to develop new products<\/a> when compared to those with homogeneous leadership teams. Meanwhile, a 2015 McKinsey report<\/a> found that companies with more diverse management teams were 35% more likely to see financial returns above the industry mean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At Salesforce, one way we create this culture of community and inclusion is through our Equality Groups<\/a>. These groups provide an important opportunity to build empathy, learn, and stand up for colleagues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One such Equality Group is Outforce, a Global Diversity and Inclusion group with representation across the LGBTQI+ spectrum and allies who support those communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmpowering employees to drive tangible impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n