How does diversity in the workplace affect the U.S. gross domestic product? None of the growth in the U.S. gross domestic product is being driven by diversity in the workplace. Much of the growth in the U.S. gross domestic product is driven by diversity in the workplace. The U.S. gross domestic product has been increased by a more diverse workforce, but not by the growing number of businesses owned by women and minorities. The U.S. gross domestic product has been increased by the growing number of businesses owned by women and minorities, but not by a more diverse workforce