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Focus on Productivity: How to Get the Best from the 21st Century Employee

The snapshot of today's workforce reveals diverse work teams that predictions say will become even more diverse as the demographics change.

In studies conducted as far back as 1977, research found that diverse work teams are more productive in the long-term, are more innovative and creative, and are better at problem-solving and decision-making.

However, initially there will be greater conflict, more attrition, and less cohesion. We need to be prepared for the initial bumps in the road knowing that, in the long term, the outcomes of diverse work groups are significantly better.

Think your current workplace isn't diverse? Wait a year. Or a week. Or a day. The people you work with in the future could be vastly different from the people you've worked with in the past or are working with today. We all need to adapt to get the most from all the people around us.

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