Watch "The Diversity Bonus Author" Scott Page and "Our Compelling Interests" series editors Earl Lewis and Nancy Cantor explore the diversity bonus using evidence—and animation—to build a strong case for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and other settings. More information: https://mellon.org/initiatives/our-compelling-interests/ Video coproduced by WORLD Channel and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Are diverse companies really more innovative? Rocío Lorenzo and her team surveyed 171 companies to find out -- and the answer was a clear yes. In a talk that will help you build a better, more robust company, Lorenzo dives into the data and explains how your company can start producing fresher, more creative *ideas* by treating diversity as a competitive advantage. Check out more TED Talks: http://www.ted.com The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/TED

What do you do when you realize you have a bias, even against yourself? Kristen Pressner is the Global Head of Human Resources at a multinational firm, and a tireless advocate for, and promoter of, women in the workplace. In this enlightening talk, Kristen explores how we can recognize our own hidden, irrational biases — and keep them from limiting us. The intro animation was produced as a collaboration between TEDxBasel and the Hochschule Luzern. The video was created by Fabian Schaeublin. Find out more about this event and the other ideas that were shared at http://www.tedxbasel.com/ Kristen Pressner is the Global Head of Human Resources at a multinational firm. She graduated from Purdue University with top honors and received her MBA from The University of Dallas. Kristen is a passionate advocate and tireless campaigner for women in the workplace. She is married with 4 children. Favorite quote: “If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” T.S. Elliot This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx