From manufacturing and construction to start-ups and niche tech, firms that want to enjoy the benefits of diverse talent stacks must make the effort to overcome their reputations as risky or unwelcoming.- BY DEBORAH JENKINS

The more diverse the workforce, the more resilient and profitable the company. The differences aren’t small. According to Deloitte, diverse teams can generate up to 2.3 times higher cash flow per employee and are 1.7 times more likely to be innovation leaders in their market. Unfortunately, industries and niches within industries that are perceived as high-risk occupations – either due to on-the-job risks or beliefs about job security –often str....