2025 DEI Benchmarking Study Findings

This document is a benchmarking study that examines how organizations are adapting their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in response to a rapidly changing landscape. The study surveyed senior leaders from 443 organizations across various industries in March 2025, aiming to provide an unfiltered view of current practices in hiring, talent management, and workplace culture. The findings indicate that while many companies are reevaluating or scaling back highly visible DEI initiatives, they are not abandoning their commitment to building representative teams and inclusive cultures. Instead, organizations are evolving their strategies to ensure sustainability and resilience. The report details specific trends, such as a decline in the use of representation goals and a shift in language used to describe DEI efforts, particularly among larger companies. It also highlights the continued commitment of executives and the importance of embedding DEI principles into organizational processes, demonstrating that the core work of fostering inclusive workplaces remains a priority for most companies.