We’ve discussed why things such as diversity and inclusion are so important in the workplace, and we’ve talked about how you can improve diversity factors within your own team. But what about your current hiring practices? After all, experience and brand start at the beginning of the candidate funnel; when they first interact with your company. In fact, 75% of job seekers consider an employer’s brand before even applying for a job.

A diverse workforce breeds new ideas, angles, and developments. With fresh perspective comes creativity, a crucial asset for growth in any industry. It is important to recognize the achievements of those that bring such diversity and innovation to the table. Many technology industries suffer from a lack of a female workforce, however, the HR and HR Tech realm has a large female demographic. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2015 data, women make up 73% of HR practitioners at the managerial level. With such a strong presence in Human Resources, we felt it our obligation to celebrate the women leading the pack in HR and HR Technology.

The following article discussing workforce diversity was originally published in October of 2015. It has since been updated to reflect new and improved statistics on building a diverse workforce as of October 2017. For more information about any of the topics mentioned, take a look at these related articles:

• How to Balance Cultural Fit with Diversity
• 10 Diversity Hiring Statistics That Will Make You Think
• 8 Things You Can't Miss About Employer Branding Before 2015 Ends

An increase in revenue, better job performance, a trusted employer brand and increased customer base are just a few of the benefits of a diverse workforce. Did you know 67% of current job seekers said that a diverse workforce is an important factor when seeking out an employer? This means that diversity-conscious recruiting has become crucial to attracting top talent. We’ve gathered over 70 tips from around the web to help you cultivate a diverse workforce and ultimately improve your employer brand.

Today’s workplace is more diverse than ever before. Racial minorities now make up a little over a third of the workforce, a big jump from even just a decade ago. Not surprisingly, this jump is having an impact on the workplace environment, and in a good way.