The 21st century workforce: A Guide to Global Workforce Diversity Trends

The 21st century workforce: a guide to global workforce diversity trends Sponsored by SuccessFactors, The Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 228 executives around the globe to learn about the challenges of an increasingly diverse workforce- and their strategies for making the most of it. Get the full report at www.successfactors.com/values- based-diversity ... and read on for a sneak preview. I. Diversity: good for business Why do leaders value diversity? "Diverse teams can produce Diversity can improve their organizations' performance in three key areas: better, more creative ideas because of synergy among contrasting approaches." "A strategic approach to managing diversity can provide our organization with an enriched talent pool." $4$ O "A diverse workforce improves our ability to engage a diverse client base and succeed in a wider number of markets." II. Top challenges vary by region How do diversity challenges differ by region? HR and other business leaders must manage multiple complex challenges related to regional cultures. Asia Pacific & Middle East North America Cultural and Generational issues religious issues Africa & Asia Pacific Latin America Hello Education and Language issues training challenges Hola II. Leading strategies How are successful HR leaders managing workforce diversity? They're using a combination of motivational strategies, benefits, and opportunities. What strategies are you using to manage a diverse workforce? 47% Mentoring new and high- potential employees Exposing high-potential o employees to diverse business situations 45% 43% Flexible working arrangements 41% Opportunities for international careers 36% Opportunities for diverse teams to address strategic business challenges What technologies are most useful for managing a diverse workforce? 35% Human resource 31% information system 25% E-learning system o- 21% 20% Videoconferencing - Cloud-based collaboration tools Employee polls o Find out how you compare to global leaders. Get the full report at: Values-based diversity The che lenges end sirenglis diray www.successfactors.com/values-based-diversity successfactors" TM An SAP Company %24