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What can diversity do for your business? From
ensuring that employees feel valued to fostering a more
creative environment, a diverse and inclusive workplace
yields plenty of practical, real-world benefits. For
our September edition, DS News spoke to an array
of industry experts about why diversity and inclusion is good for
business, which D&I myths should be dispelled, and how best to
implement an effective diversity strategy within your business.
So, why is a commitment to D&I so
fundamental? According to Charmaine Brown,
Director of the Office of Diversity at Fannie
Mae and American Mortgage Diversity Council
(AMDC) Vice Chair, a multicultural mindset
enhances both understanding and leadership skills.
"Increasing your cultural competency will
ultimately allow you to be a much more inclusive
and successful leader," Brown said.
Phyllis Wright, SVP of HR Strategies at
VRM Mortgage Services, told DS News that
"inclusion is the key to getting the best results."
"To include means to be a part of," Wright
continued, "and that usually means to be part
of something bigger than yourself. You cannot
have diversity without also having inclusion."
Wright also noted that diversity and inclusion,
without proper leverage, cannot function within
a business.
"Diversity and inclusion needs to be seamless
Diversity is about more than just race
and gender. Find out how diversity
and inclusion practices can make your
business thrive. OUT OF MANY, ONE.
