Benchmarking is a validated scientific tool for obtaining comparative information on diversity management. Through the compilation of a questionnaire, benchmarking makes it possible for companies to achieve four fundamental objectives:

• find out about existing diversity management practices and how common they are at national and international level.
• identify their diversity management positioning with respect to other organisations and draw up action plans.
• understand the impact of diversity management and integration on company performance in order to provide companies with a tool for measuring and communicating the value of their investment.

Any company may apply and compile the questionnaire and receive a brief results report at national and international level.
The companies who joined the network of the Centre are given:

• a personalised annual report,
• a dedicated meeting during which the report is handed over and discussed with researchers from the Centre.