Columbia Place Associates, LLC 401 Columbia Street, Suite #8 Utica, NY 13502 Phone 315.272.2999 D scent study by Deloitte and the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative offers new insights into how millenni als, Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers view diversity and inclusion, EXPERIENCES, S\OINO THOUGHT i IDEAS diversity and inclusion and, in fact, feel its necessary to foster innovation. But e/a hi 14/06/divers For More Information: Diversity Journal: Moving From Diversity to ncusion hitod/vnmwivestyioumnal.com/471-moving from-diverst-to-inlusion/ Fast Company: Millennials Have a Different Definition of Diversity and Inclusion 158/the-news i difflesent-defintion-of-divesity-anssinclusion Harvard Business Review: Diversity s Useless Without Inclusivity -is-useless- without inclisivi ity Staffing Services” www.ColumbiaPlaceAssociates.com A Millennial’s View of Diversity and Inclusion zillennials also have a different defini- tion of diversity than other generations ‘They think of diversity as related to respecting identities and focusing on ‘unique experiences, ideas, opinions and, thoughts. Non-millennials are more likely to focus on diversity of religion, demographics and equality Inclusion Drives Innovation Seventy-four percent of millennials believe that when a corporate culture ap- preciates diversity of thought, ideas and perspectives, their organization fosters innovation. Without that inclusive cli- ‘mate, only 10% thought so, (These results may be affected by the fact that 27% of millennials are immigrants or come from diverse backgrounds.) ‘Teamwork vs. Opportunity ‘When asked about the business impact of diversity, millennial are more likely to focus on teamwork compared with non-millennials, who are focused tn fairness of oppo. Millennials are more likly to disagree withthe statement that theit work has an impact on te organizaion® They are also les likely to say they fel excited to 0 to work and that they are attached to their organization, However, 83% of millennials say they are actively engaged when they believe their organization fosters an inclusive culture, while only 60% of millennials say they are actively engaged when their organization does not. ‘Millennials believe that programs 1ed at diversity and inclusion should. focus on improved business opportuni- ties and outcomes as a result of the ac ceptance of this diversity ~ individualism, collaboration, teamwork and innovation. Millennials see inclusion as vital to business success and believe a variety of viewpoints are critical to engagement, empowerment, business growth and competitiveness. In contrast, other gen erations tend to view inclusion through the traditional lenses of demography, representation, and assimilation. The Key Takeaway “The key takeaway is loud and clear: the youngest cohort in the workforce not only expects to be part of a diverse calture defined by thoughts, ideas and perspectives, bt will thrive in that sup- portive culture. A