HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Exploring Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Driving Business Impact Studies show that equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI) initiatives are crucial to business success. In the creation and execution of EEDI initiatives, several critical factors must be considered. How can regional healthcare brands build sustainable EEDI initiatives and what are some ways these initiatives can be enhanced? Peggy Wu, Vice President, AbbVie, Asia
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t is no secret that diversity and inclusion have taken centre stage in company strategies worldwide due to their essential roles in driving business growth. Research has found that companies with the greatest diversity outperform less diverse ones by 36 per cent. In fact, companies with a solid commitment to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI) have also been shown to reap a myriad of additional benefits1, such as an increase in innovation, enhanced brand reputation, and the ability to attract and retain talent in an effective manner. These advantages hold true when viewed through the lens of gender equality. Companies that have more than 1 Workforce Institute D&I Insights Report, 2021, https:// www.achievers.com/sg/resources/white-papers/workforceinstitute-di-insights-report/
