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How has diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace evolved over the last five years? This year’s report takes a closer look at how DE&I has been implemented across organisations, comparing their efforts and views towards inclusivity between 2024 and 2019.

By examining data from thousands of respondents from across the UK, we highlight the progress made over the last five years and the challenges that remain when creating inclusive workplaces.

Read on to see whether things have improved or not for professionals since 2019 and whether these changes have been positive or negative.

71
%
 believe positive employee wellbeing is linked to DE&I in the workplace

Lowered Chances

57

have felt their chances of being selected for a job was lowered because of identifying factors such age, gender, ethnicity or disability

Comparison to 2019

52

felt misled

56

of professionals have felt misled by an interviewer in the representation or articulation of the company culture

Comparison to 2019

56

proactively attract

64

of professionals believe that their organisation proactively attracts more diverse talent

Comparison to 2019

53

proactively selects

61

of professionals believe that their organisation proactively selects more diverse talent

Comparison to 2019

52

proactively remains

59

of professionals believe that their organisation proactively retains more diverse talent

Comparison to 2019

47

set targets

35

of organisations have set diversity recruitment targets

Comparison to 2019

22

That’s a quick overview of the key findings from this year’s report, highlighting the main differences in DE&I over the last five years. Head to the Talent Attraction page to find out the best ways to attract diverse talent and the issues organisations are currently facing doing so.

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