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Organizations  must begin a diversity journey by understanding the current talent in their workforce, including breakdowns by gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, and more.  Just having diversity is not enough. To reap the benefits from increased diversity, organizations need to work toward inclusion.Leaders looking to increase diversity in their organizations are often asked to “make the case” for why it is necessary. During this course, it has been highlighted that diversity and inclusion in the workplace can lead to increased revenue, reduced costs, more significant innovation, and increased employee engagement, productivity, and commitment.

The first step for senior leaders interested in building a diversity and inclusion program is to create a specific business case on how diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and belonging will improve the organization. Write a business case for your organization.  Include both internal and external subject matter.

Internal topics should address the following:

• Recruiting
• Hiring
• Promoting
• Recognition
• Employee Benefits

Internal topics should address the following:

• Customers
• Vendors
• Business partners

8 pgs must be in APA format Make sure to adhere to the CSU Global Guide to Writing and APA Formatting  (Links to an external site.). Review the grading rubric for this assignment, to understand exactly how you will be graded.