Not long ago, Swiss companies relied on workforces that were as
homogeneous as possible. They were convinced that this would
increase employee performance and efficiency.
After the millennium, a change of perspective took place in
which large corporations regarded diversity management as an
instrument to further equality and a good reputation. Today,
diversity is considered essential for modern companies to have a
sustainable organisational structure that also allows them to even
increase economic benefits.
Studies have shown that mixed groups are more innovative and
make better decisions than homogeneous groups because experience,
competences and different perspectives complement each other, and
individual strengths are better used. Furthermore, companies with a
diverse workforce can score points on the customer side. The
individual needs of customers can be better met, as customers and
target groups are becoming more and more individualised. This
enables
