Workplace diversity—including and respecting the range of attributes that each employee contributes to a business—can have a positive effect on a staffing firm’s bottom line, according to research by the trade association Business for Social Responsibility. Diversity once referred to visible characteristics like gender, race, or age, but now many companies are defining diversity more broadly to also include beliefs, skills and talents, life experiences, thought processes, and working styles. BSR reports that more companies than ever are engaged in serious efforts to define and integrate diversity into all aspects of their business. Diversity can provide several benefits, including these described by BSR. To access additional D&I resources » The NDC is the first non-profit organization to bring together the private, public and non-profit sectors to discuss the many dimensions and benefits of a multicultural environment. The vision of the National Diversity Council is to cultivate a nationwide network of affiliated councils to advance diversity and inclusion by transforming our work places and communities into inclusive environments where individuals are valued for their talents and empowered to reach their fullest potential. The mission of the NDC is to be both a resource and an advocate for the value of diversity and inclusion. The NDC serves as the umbrella organization to support our statewide and regional affiliates, which foster an understanding of diversity and inclusion as a dynamic strategy for business success and community well-being through various initiatives.