Diversity and Inclusion in organisation survey
2 out of 3 employees have experienced discrimination during their career.
Discover how employees and HR professionals perceive, support, and implement Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in the workplace, as revealed in the latest Cegos Group International Barometer.
What is this survey about?
The Cegos Group 2025 International Barometer is dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion in organisations — exploring how employees and HR professionals experience and evaluate D&I practices.
Conducted in April and May 2025, this survey gathered insights from 5,537 employees and 438 HR Directors and Managers. It was carried out across 10 countries in Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Chile), and Asia (Singapore).
Key findings: what you need to know
- Discrimination persists: 84% of employees and 98% of HR professionals report having witnessed discrimination in the workplace. Two out of three employees state they have personally experienced it.
- Top reasons for discrimination: Physical appearance (53%), age (48%), racism (45%), and socio-economic background (42%).
- Impact on workplace climate: 1 in 3 employees believe discrimination damages team spirit; 9 out of 10 HR professionals agree, citing sexist remarks (53%) and racist behaviour (47%) as especially harmful.
- Momentum for change: 81% of HR professionals want to continue or accelerate their organisation’s D&I policy, despite social or political trends.
- Employee expectations: 79% say D&I influences their choice of a future employer, with one in three considering it a top criterion.
- Allyship and leadership: Only 42% of employees see their managers as allies in fighting discrimination. Listening, empathy, tolerance, and openness remain the most critical soft skills to strengthen.
- Key levers for inclusion: Zero tolerance for discrimination, visible leadership commitment, and embedding inclusive values in workplace culture.
Infographic snapshot: Diversity and Inclusion in organisations in 2025
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“Today, it’s no longer just about raising awareness or delivering institutional messages. It’s about actively involving employees as visible allies of Diversity & Inclusion;”
Catherine Jacquet, Bespoke Learning Project Director at Cegos
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