The Case for Change Summary SEPTEMBER 2018 The Case for Change Summary

Inclusion and diversity in business is proven to promote societal and economic growth While New Zealand is rich in diversity, right now, our businesses are not bringing a broader range of people into senior leadership roles and taking advantage of their wider skills and knowledge. With research showing that companies committed to greater gender balance, cultural representation and inclusive LGBTI and disability policies achieve better business results and more positive financial impact, the case for change is clear. The Case for Change | 2016

Why is this the case? When we adopt a diverse and inclusive approach in leadership, we unleash and attract wider talent pools, foster diverse thinking, create greater innovation and strategic decision making, become better at meeting customer needs and ultimately see better returns for stakeholders. And, equal opportunity isn’t just good for business. It’s good for society; making life more manageable and fulfilling for employees and their families. The Case for Change | 2016

Our Case for Change Diversity and inclusion is proven to lead to better commercial results The Case for Change | 2016

And, beyond all of this, equal opportunity isn’t just good for business. It’s good for society; making life more manageable and fulfilling for employees and their families. “Perhaps we should also not rely on a business case to argue against inhumane and discriminatory work norms that hurt employees and their families” – Willimans, Berdahl & Vandello, 2016 The Case for Change | 2016

Research conducted by: Dr Candice Harris Associate Professor, Business, Auckland University of Technology