Here is your first (free) step to building a more equitable workforce

We all know the benefits of a diverse workforce, but here's the latest proof:

Companies that invest in a diverse workforce...

• have a 400% greater chance of outlasting and outperforming their peers during economic downturns
• are 35% more profitable
• have a 68% improvement in employee retention
• attract 73% more top talent
• see a 45% increase in revenue directly related to innovation
• are 70% more likely to capture new markets
• make better business decisions 87% of the time (source equalture.com)

So what's stopping organisations from making faster progress?

According to research from RSM, it seems that too many organisations make the fundamental error of failing to align their diversity practices with their organisational goals. And in such situations, no matter how much good will there is towards the concept of diversity, the harsh realities of running the business on a day-to-day basis, of keeping customers satisfied, of selling and delivering the product or service will keep undermining it. And secondly, there is often a mismatch between how organizations design diversity policies and how they implement them. Or to put it another way, what looks good on paper too often falls apart in practice.

At LinkedIn, our vision to create economic and equitable opportunities for every member of the global workforce. To drive this, we are committed to making it easier for companies to integrate diverse practices within their existing workflows, from recruitment right through to employee advocacy so it doesnt become an afterthought. It's built into how you do business. You can learn more how we are doing this here.

To further drive this vision in alignment with Microsoft, we’ve made over 600 LinkedIn Learning courses free across seven languages to help members build skills for in-demand jobs and hone fundamental soft skills needed to navigate the challenging work environments many are currently facing. This allows every professional equal opportunity to learn the skills for the future.

To support organisations for IWD2023, we've unlocked 12 relevant courses for every LinkedIn member until March 31st to support your diversity agenda

Family leave

Planning Your Family Leave and Return

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/planning-your-family-leave-and-return/

Leadership strategies for women

Success Strategies for Women in the Workplace

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/success-strategies-for-women-in-the-workplace/

Women in tech 

Women Transforming Tech: Breaking Bias

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/women-transforming-tech-breaking-bias-2/

Inclusion + fight bias

Speaking Up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/speaking-up-for-yourself-and-underrepresented-groups/

Pay equity

Challenging Gender Pay Inequity in the Workplace

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/challenging-gender-pay-inequity-in-the-workplace/

Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences 

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/confronting-bias-thriving-across-our-differences/

Getting Off the Fence: Inclusive Leadership in Action

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/getting-off-the-fence-inclusive-leadership-in-action-with-tara-jaye-frank/

Be an Inclusive Organization People Won't Leave

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/be-an-inclusive-organization-people-won-t-leave/

Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/equity-first-the-path-to-inclusion-and-belonging/

Inclusive Leadership

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/inclusive-leadership/

Leading Inclusive Teams 

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leading-inclusive-teams/

Advancing a DIBs Strategy in Your Organization

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/advancing-a-dibs-strategy-in-your-organization/driving-transformative-change-in-your-deib-work?u=104

Please feel free to share with your colleagues and network.

What other courses, capabilities or skills would be helpful for you or your oragnisation to help drive your agenda?

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