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🌟 Inclusive Insights: Marcus Sawyerr on the Broadening Impact of Inclusivity 🌟 As part of our #InclusiveInsights series during Diversity Month, Diversiology.IO explores the transformative power of inclusivity in business. Today, we're featuring insights from Marcus Sawyerr, who articulates the expansive benefits of inclusivity from several critical perspectives: "In sourcing, and I think about inclusivity from a few different lenses. And one is the actual company's lens. So why is inclusion important? I think we need to keep hammering that home. And the point about it is that you're going to expand your market. So you're going to expand your talent race, you're going to expand your business market and then to the points have been made on the panel so far as well. You're going to explore and expand your diversity of thought and new ideas, almost crowdsourcing the best of the best. And I think too often inclusivity is seen as a narrowing down exercise, where it's actually a broadening exercise at the top of the funnel." Marcus highlights how inclusivity isn't just about making room; it's about expanding possibilities—widening the talent pool, opening up new market opportunities, and enhancing innovation through diverse thoughts. He challenges the misconception that inclusivity limits an organization, showing instead that it enriches and extends its capabilities. 📌 Join the Discussion: How does your organization view inclusivity—as a limitation or an expansion? Share how embracing diverse perspectives has impacted your business, from talent acquisition to innovation. #DiversityMonth #InclusiveInsights #BusinessInclusivity #DiversityOfThought

🎤 Mic drop moment from the only and only Marcus Sawyerr, CEO of EQ app.  "And I think too often inclusivity is seen as a narrowing down exercise, where it's actually a broadening exercise at the top of the funnel." BOOM!

Ashley Andersen, MSW

Community builder | Creator of brave spaces | Professionally Certified Coach | Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator

1mo

Marcus is always so wise! Inclusion is EXPANSIVE not restrictive!

Marcus Sawyerr

Founder & CEO @ EQ.app | Innovating recruitment with AI. Former President of Adecco Group X

1mo

Thanks for having me Rocki Howard we keep pushing together!

Michelle D. Sims

CEO l SIA Global Power Women 150 l SIA DE&I Influencer l Confronts Workforce Equity Gaps I Skills-Based Hiring Champion

1mo

BOOM is right 💥

Lisa Friscia, SHRM-SCP

I help leaders at points of launch, growth and change to operationalize culture by aligning strategy, talent & equity | Fractional Chief People Officer | Strategic Advisor | Leadership Coach | Learning & Development Nerd

1mo

Perfectly said!!

Sangeetha L R

Technical Program Manager @ Meta

1mo

Wow! Wonderfully put!!!! Marcus Sawyerr!!

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