‘Doing better isn’t complicated’: Businesses struggle to deliver on diversity initiatives

Dishearteningly, but perhaps not surprisingly, new data shows perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in global workplaces have declined since 2022. Culture Amp’s 2024 Workplace DEI Report shows employees are less likely to feel valued, their perspective is taken into account in decision-making, and they are safe to voice contrary opinions. The report also shows HR teams are less likely to say that their company builds diverse and inclusive teams or that they have the resources they need for DEI initiatives. 

Let’s be honest: this isn’t a surprise to most DEI experts. We’ve seen it before, when companies proclaim commitment but invest small amounts of resources that don’t yield results, employees are disillusioned and DEI programs fall down the priority list.