In the wake of ongoing rollbacks in corporate DEI programs, a survey from MyPerfectResume®, a leading resource for resume and career advice, has revealed that 88 per cent of US workers think DEI initiatives have improved workplace diversity. The February 2025 Impact of DEI Initiatives survey, with over 1,000 respondents, also found that 87 per cent of employees report that their DEI efforts have positively impacted inclusivity, and 95 per cent say these initiatives have directly improved their personal work experience.
Despite continued debates over the future of workplace diversity programs, these findings make one thing clear – DEI efforts are shaping company culture, increasing representation and addressing challenges underrepresented employees face.
Key Findings:
- 88 per cent of employees say overall company diversity has improved due to DEI initiatives.
- 87 per cent believe DEI efforts have increased diversity in leadership.
- 95 per cent say DEI initiatives have positively impacted their personal work experience.
- 79 per cent have observed positive changes in company culture due to DEI efforts.
- 74 per cent feel their DEI programs effectively address challenges for underrepresented employees.
“The data is undeniable – DEI programs are not just a corporate checkbox, they are driving real, measurable change in workplaces,” said Jasmine Escalera, career expert at MyPerfectResume. “Employees overwhelmingly recognise the impact of these initiatives, from greater diversity in leadership to improved workplace culture. Yet, despite their success, DEI programs are being unfairly scrutinised – not because they aren’t working, but because some leaders are too quick to fold under external pressure.”
Beyond increasing representation, DEI initiatives are also transforming workplace culture and addressing key challenges.
“HR teams and DEI professionals have spent years crafting thoughtful, impactful programs that are making a real difference for employees,” Escalera added. “The data proves it: DEI efforts are increasing representation, fostering inclusion, and improving company culture. The real challenge isn’t the effectiveness of these programs – it’s whether leadership has the conviction to stand by them.”
