The topic of diversity is ever evolving and at the board and executive levels, can involve both social (e.g. gender, race/ethnicity, age diversity, as well as non-visible diversity characteristics such as disability, sexual orientation, religion) and professional (e.g. background, skillset diversity) aspects. Having a more diverse board or executive team can encourage more collaboration, different perspectives, and discussions that ultimately improve the quality and objectivity of the decision-making process. It also fosters innovation, creativity and a better understanding of stakeholder sights. In this article, we cover diversity practices within the Canadian mid-market.

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