Diversity hiring has become a hot topic lately. With several companies being pushed into the limelight for either doing a great job of diversifying their workforce, or doing it incredibly poorly, it's become a major discussion point for most recruiting teams across all industries. Something I've personally noticed in various conversations is the lack of clarity and understanding of what the word "diversity" really correlates to. "I believe Diversity was an old, old wooden ship." - Ron Burgandy, Anchorman The word diversity essentially boils down to: "a variety of different things". When we think about diversity in the workplace, it can be reduced to identifying factors such as ethnicity, gender identity, religious beliefs, nationalities, veteran status, disabilities, and many other under represented groups that typically fall into a protected EEO category. What many businesses fail to keep in mind is that checking a box is not enough. Without