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KPIs, success metrics, OKRs (objectives and key results): from sales and revenue to turnover and headcount, companies collect data and track their progress in areas that are material to the success of their business.

One area that is climbing the agenda is measuring diversity and inclusion, with our latest Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) showing gender equality and other D&I-related data is a growing priority for businesses all over the world. Transparency and top-down commitments are vital When it comes to improving gender equality in corporate settings, the first step is disclosure. Companies that collect and disclose gender data gain a more holistic and accurate understanding of how well their policies are working in practice. The GEI tracks hundreds of companies' gender equality effort...

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