Korn Ferry Executive Survey: Progress Being Made in Diversity and Inclusion Efforts but More Still Needs to Be Done
March 18 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
-While Vast Majority Say There is More Focus on
D&I Than 5 Years Ago, More than Half Say There is Still
Unconscious Bias in Their Organization-
-Leaders Say D&I Efforts Lead to Greater
Innovation and Less Employee Turnover-
Progress is being made to create a culture of diversity and
inclusion (D&I) in organizations, but much more needs to be
done to close the gap. That according to a new executive survey
from Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY).
The vast majority of respondents (81 percent) say they believe
they work for a diverse and inclusive company, and 87 percent say
there is more of a focus on D&I in their organization today
than 5 years ago.
Further, 76 percent of respondents say that they do understand
the causes of bias, and 62 percent have D&I programs in place
to help ameliorate the issue.
However, 59 percent feel there is still an element of
unconscious bias when it comes to diverse backgrounds such as
religion, race, gender or sexual preference.
“Understanding the behaviors that cause bias is a strong step,
but it’s not enough to create effective action,” said Andrés Tapia,
a global diversity and inclusion strategist and thought leader at
Korn Ferry. “Organizations need to address the structural issues
that are keeping bias alive, including pay parity, role
expectations and high-potential talent criteria that favor one
group over another.”
According to the survey, there are clear business reasons to
focus on the issue. Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) say their
D&I programs help with employee retention and 76 percent say
D&I initiatives lead to greater innovation.
“The dichotomy between an overwhelming sense that D&I is
good for business and yet the continued lack of truly breakthrough
progress indicate that organizations need to address inherent bias
issues not only in a strategic, programmatic and sustainable way,
but also with courage and determination,” said Tapia.
Do you feel like you work for a diverse and inclusive
company?
Yes
81 percent
No
19 percent
Does your organization have diversity and inclusion
programs in place?
Yes
62 percent
No
38 percent
Does your organization put a conscious focus on creating
a culture of diversity and inclusion?
Yes
78 percent
No
22 percent
Compared to 5 years ago, how much of an effort does your
organization place on diversity and inclusion?
Much more
28 percent
Somewhat more
59 percent
Somewhat less
13 percent
Much less
0 percent
Do you think there is an element of unconscious bias in
your organization when it comes to diverse backgrounds such as
religion, race, gender or sexual preference?
Yes
59 percent
No
41 percent
Do your organization's diversity and inclusion programs
enhance employee retention?
Yes
63 percent
No
37 percent
Does a lack of focus on diversity and inclusion
contribute to employee turnover?
Yes
49 percent
No
51 percent
Does a focus on diversity and inclusion contribute to
greater innovation?
Yes
76 percent
No
24 percent
If progress to increase diversity and inclusion has been
slow, does your organization understand the root causes?
Yes to a great extent
22 percent
Yes to some extent
48 percent
No to some extent
24 percent
No to a great extent
0 percent
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help
clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior
performance. We work with organizations to design their structures,
roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to
bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward,
develop, and motivate their people.
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