It’s rare to find a business book that so soundly hits the zeitgeist while also capably applying the best social sciences research to an important topic.
Publishers Weekly
An insightful read. The Inclusion Dividend sheds light on core concepts for understanding diversity and inclusion dynamics and provides strategies for organizations to realize inclusion’s full impact on the bottom line.
Edith Hunt, Chief Diversity Officer, Goldman Sachs
Diversity is a business imperative in today’s global and increasingly complex environment and the evidence is made clear in Kaplan and Donovan’s The Inclusion Dividend, a highly engaging discussion of making sound investments in diverse human capital to reap dividends from clients, customers and become strong partners to our communities.
Ana Duarte McCarthy, Chief Diversity Officer, Citigroup
Kaplan and Donovan help remove the veil of mystery that shrouds inclusion. It provides a much needed narrative for organisations to rethink and reposition their journey towards ingraining sustainable diversity and closing the intent-impact inclusion chasm. The end goal being the holy grail of pure meritocracy for all.
Nia Joynson-Romanzina, Head Global Diversity & Inclusion, Swiss Reinsurance Company
The Inclusion Dividend is the diversity and inclusion conversation of tomorrow we should be having with our business leaders today. This is a book to be shared with the entire organization.
Kate Vernon Director, Strategy & Communications Community Business
The Inclusion Dividend is a journey that takes us beyond the fatigued word Diversity. Looking at the importance of inclusiveness, higher levels of engagement and understanding our biases is crucial to talent management overall. The Inclusion Dividend continues to provide numerous returns on your investment of talent and offers a refreshing view on lessons learned from some of the best in the global business world.
Nancy Di Dia, F500 Chief Diversity Officer, Di Dia Diversity Consulting Group
As future historians look to identify the impetus for global cultural change in the early 21st century, they will count this book among the factors for that change. The Inclusion Dividend provides takeaways and key points that are factual, informative, and stimulating. The stories and examples challenge us to translate diversity and inclusion into action…a critical read for anyone seeking to affect positive change in a diverse and inclusive global society.
Carolyn Jones, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Raytheon
Kaplan and Donovan make a crucial point that is sometimes missed in our enthusiasm to just ‘buy’ diverse talent, only to see it walk out the door a short time later: ‘Only one company can be the highest paying in the industry. Money is not a long term employee retention value. Creating a corporate culture where employees feel valued and part of a team is a longer term retention strategy.’ Business leaders will benefit by heeding this advice and adopting the tools and strategies which Kaplan and Donovan effectively lay out in this book.
Lisa Stewart, D&I Executive, Founder of LoF Group, LLC
Finally, a book that ties all critical aspects of diversity & inclusion together in a way that is both theoretical and practical. The reader is provided relevant research, easy-to understand conceptional frameworks, real leadership stories, and thought-provoking exercises. This is a must read for any leader who wants to drive business results in today’s global market.
Amber Mayes, D&I Executive, President of Amber Mayes Consulting