Our vision is to create the definitive global diversity standard that covers every strand of diversity, in every country, in the world. The results of the Global Diversity List will be released annually, the first list was published in October 2015. Why create a Global Diversity List (GDL)? The diversity profession has developed organically as a branch of Human Resources over the last two decades. As yet, there are no formal qualifications required to be a diversity professional. The creation of the GDL addresses this fundamental weakness in the profession. The list was nominated by the public and chosen by a Global Diversity List panel. No universal, global, independent standard exists that can quantify the performance of organisations in the delivery of diversity. The GDL is the gold standard for diversity, globally. All organisations who wish to be seen as credible corporate players in the field of diversity will be required to be accredited by the Global Diversity List. |
"The list marks a seminal moment for the diversity profession, by publicly recognising the world's most influential, innovative and creative diversity professionals in one comprehensive list for the first time. The list sets the benchmark of exceptional performance in the profession today and creates the role models for the diversity professionals of tomorrow".