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As part of our latest webinar, Why SMEs should embrace cultural diversity in the workplace, we spoke to three industry leaders about the importance of having a diverse and inclusive organisation. Here, they share their best advice for how to make that happen in your SME.

New research from global technology company Mastercard has pinpointed vital areas of focus for small businesses in the coming months to get more customers through the door.

Diversity needs to go beyond identity factors, such as someone’s age, sex and nationality. Business leaders must also work on creating teams that are cognitively diverse.

Whether you’re an office, factory or shop, one of the pillars of workplace culture is fostering a strong level of cultural diversity.

Recognising the value of ‘token’ individuals within the workplace can broaden perspectives and improve the performance of teams.

So, let’s keep tracking our traditional diversity numbers, but also recognise it’s about more than gender and have a look at behaviour.

Companies with strategies to maximise diversity of thought and reflect the rich composition of our society will be the ultimate winners.

Some people seem wired to stick within their own tribe, select ‘like’ types to work with and socialise with, and may even dislike ‘out…