Leadership Diversity Leads to Talent Retention

Context

  • Manufacturing company in the Southwest
  • Overall gender representation (35%)
  • Challenge was diverse talent retention at leadership (16%)

Actions

  • OurOffice Dashboard revealed the gap between female representation in outstanding performance ratings (40%) and their promotions (15%)
  • Hiring managers’ awareness of this gap with guidance by OurOffice DEI Advisor, led to updating internal processes to require performance rating justifications for all promotions

Outcomes

  • 20% Higher female manager representation by the next cycle (due to insight about the gap with no directives or new requirements)
  • 30% Improvement in overall diverse talent retention YOY

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