The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is recommending that employers need to address diversity issues if they are to meet business objectives and attract the best staff.
The Driving Diversity progress study highlights the benefits of older workers and the importance of training in attracting a diverse talent pool.
It also concludes that more can be done with only 29 per cent of organisations advertising beyond traditional means to target under-represented groups.
Dianah Worman, CIPD diversity adviser, commented: "CIPD research shows the benefits a diverse mix of people can bring to an organisation.
"Changing mindsets and developing good practices will help organisations retain knowledge and experience, widen the recruitment base, and could lead to more customers and greater profits."
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