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Diversity + Equity + Inclusion

DEI RISES IN PRIORITY GLOBALLY

March 20, 2024

Diversity + Equity + Inclusion

DEI RISES IN PRIORITY GLOBALLY

March 20, 2024

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This is in spite of recent legislative and other changes around the world that have downplayed support for belonging and diversity (DEI).

The study of 2,600 HR professionals and business leaders with influence over DEI in their organisations across 19 countries found DEI priority had increased in the past year for 78% of respondents, with 85% having a DEI budget and 57% having made progress with or already using a strategic approach to DEI. Technology is being used to support DEI initiatives by 94% of organisations.

The study, commissioned by software firm Workday and conducted by Sapio Research, included 150 HR and business leaders in the UK and 50 in Ireland. Other countries included Australia, Canada, Japan, Spain and the US, to name a few.

“The goal of the report is to help leaders understand how they are currently responding to DEI, driving change and sustaining progress in the shifting landscape,” Workday said.

Workday acknowledged that “negative perceptions around DEI efforts and efficacy have sprung up around certain public and private circles”, which they said had led to media reports around reduction in DEI roles and the restriction of workplace training and development opportunities within some organisations.

An example is last year’s ruling by the US Supreme Court that effectively prohibits the use of race-based affirmative action in university admissions.

However, the study underscores that attracting talent remains a top DEI driver, with 43% of respondents using it as a tool to attract and recruit a diverse workforce, 41% seeing DEI as helping to improve staff well-being, and attracting and developing talent a driver for 41%.

In the UK, 52% of respondents said DEI is driven by attracting and recruiting a diverse workforce. In the US, 49% reported that DEI investment is driven by its positive impact on business success and results.

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