1. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 SHRM/Fortune Diversity Weekly Survey Sample comprised of 310 randomly selected HR professionals. Analyzing 310 of 2137 emails sent, 2076 emails received (response rate = 15%). Survey fielded August 3 – August 9, presentation generated on August 10, 2004. Margin of error is +/- 6%.

2. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 In what ways does your organization actively leverage the diversity of employees for the purpose of increasing competitive advantage? (Number of Respondents = 310)

3. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 In what ways does your organization actively leverage the diversity of employees for the purpose of increasing competitive advantage? (Number of Respondents = 310) ChoiceCountPercent of Sample By ensuring leadership development programs reach all employees12340% By meeting the needs of diverse customers (bi-lingual, etc.)12239% By integrating diversity into the organization’s business strategy10835% By increasing innovation by tapping employees of all backgrounds10434% By utilizing diverse experience levels on projects/assignments9531% By using diverse employees to recruit new employees9330% By improving the performance of teams9029% By attracting customers of a particular market or demographic7625% By using diverse employees as mentors to help employees improve their personal performance. 7524% By increasing productivity with motivation techniques that apply to a variety of employees 6320% By conducting culture audits to benchmark diversity progress against competitors 217% Other (please specify):72% Not Applicable - my organization doesn’t actively leverage workforce diversity 9230%

4. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Women and Men (Number of Respondents = 307)

5. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employees of Various Racial Backgrounds (Number of Respondents = 307)

6. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employees of Various Ethnic Backgrounds (Number of Respondents = 303)

7. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employees of Various Religious Backgrounds (Number of Respondents = 302)

8. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employees of Various Ages (Number of Respondents = 305)

9. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employees With a Variety of Experience (Number of Respondents = 306)

10. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employees With Various Levels of Experience (Number of Respondents = 307)

11. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Obese Employees (Number of Respondents = 302)

12. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employees With Disabilities (Number of Respondents = 305)

13. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Gay/Lesbian Employees (Number of Respondents = 300)

14. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employees With Varying Political Viewpoints (Number of Respondents = 303)

15. © 2004 SHRM SHRM Weekly Online Survey: August 3, 2004 To what extent does your organization integrate diversity initiatives into key business practices for the following groups of employees: Employee GroupsAverage Employees with various levels of experience (e.g., length of experience)3.26 Women and men3.11 Employees with a variety of experience (i.e., by industry, sector, positions, international, etc.)3.06 Employees of various racial backgrounds3.04 Employees of various ethnic backgrounds2.97 Employees of various ages (Baby Boomers, Gen X, etc.)2.77 Employees with disabilities (i.e., physical and mental)2.48 Employees of various religious backgrounds2.24 Gay/Lesbian employees2.23 Employees with varying political viewpoints2.14 Obese employees2.09 Note: Averages are based on a scale where 1 = To No Extent At All and 5 = To A Large Extent.