Meaning ● Inclusion Effectiveness Metrics quantify how well an SMB integrates diverse perspectives and backgrounds to improve business outcomes, enhance automation adoption, and streamline implementation processes. Assessing the efficacy of inclusive practices helps SMBs identify areas where diversity positively impacts growth, while pinpointing gaps that hinder success. By tracking these metrics, SMBs can ensure that inclusion initiatives drive tangible business value, fostering a more innovative and productive work environment. ● Ultimately, this allows for smarter decision-making, a broader understanding of customer needs, and more effective implementation of business strategies across all facets of the organization. These metrics may also show increased employee retention, and attract highly qualified employees. ● With Inclusion Effectiveness Metrics, SMBs will be able to more accurately gauge the relationship between diversity and financial and operational performance.