WHEN STAFF DIVERSITY IS SOUGHT, respected and enhanced, organizations have a greater ability to:

• respond to changing workforce demographics, including greater participation by women and members of other historically under-represented social groups;
  
  
• strengthen collaborative modes of work by accentuating interdependence, partnerships and alliances;
  
  
• build innovation, creativity and problem solving through supporting multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams;
  
  
• advance social justice and equality - a core value of CGIAR Centers;
  
  
• improve retention of highly qualified staff by offering progressive and satisfying work experiences;
  
  
• excel in performance and reputation by modeling the workplace of the future; and
  
  
• tap into new knowledge networks giving broader access to clients, beneficiaries and investors.