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title: "How Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Teams Drive Greater Business Value | SPARK Blog | ADP"
description: "Recent racial inequities have magnified diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. Here are ADP's Bob Lockett's views on investing in DE&I."
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# How Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Teams Drive Greater Business Value

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_Businesses everywhere are investing in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to close representation gaps in their workforce._

Alongside shifts from the global pandemic, renewed social unrest in response to racial inequities has magnified diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. Facing a tight talent market, business leaders are accelerating efforts [to identify and close representation gaps](https://www.adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-datacloud.aspx "ADP® DataCloud") within their organizations. Now, more than ever, many are seeking ways to measure progress and reflect the value of DE&I efforts to the business itself. ADP Chief Diversity and Talent Officer [Bob Lockett](https://www.adp.com/spark/contributors.aspx?name=bob+lockett&id=5d15da6e-a712-498a-a0d9-197baeeba125 "Bob Lockett articles") shares insights on how to embed DE&I throughout an organization and why it matters to the bottom line.

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