A new study on leadership in private equity firms has found that companies with strong inclusive leadership practices significantly outperform their peers. 

Businesses with mature inclusion strategies were found to be 14x more likely to achieve high performance, while 83% of respondents said inclusion and wellbeing are essential for attracting and retaining talent. 

Nearly half of employees (49%) said they would consider leaving their current employer for a culture that prioritises psychological safety. 

The research, conducted by Inclusion Live, also revealed major perception gaps between leaders and staff, with leaders twice as likely to feel supported to perform at their best.

Businesses with the most inclusive cultures are also 3.78x more likely to execute in the areas and ways of working that deliver the elements needed for a strong exit value and swift sale.