Gen Z Prioritizes Working for Companies with DEI Initiatives
Only 29 percent of companies have taken DEI action in the last six months. September 27, 2023
By Mackenna Moralez, Associate Editor
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become a key factor when considering a company for employment, a study by Eagle Hill Consulting found. DEI efforts are more important for Gen Z workers (77 percent) and millennials (63 percent).
Still, only 29 percent of respondents said their company has taken more action in the past six months to demonstrate its commitment to DEI. However, some segments of the workforce report that their employers have taken more steps on DEI, such as workers who identify as having a physical impairment (46 percent), LGBTQ+ (40 percent), military veterans (40 percent), and neurodiverse (39 percent). In addition, more non-white employees report that their employers have taken more DEI actions.
The survey also found:
- When considering a new job, employees say it is important that there are employees they identify with (63 percent), leaders they identify with (59 percent), and that DEI is a priority for the CEO (52 percent).
- Across the workforce, employee say factors that are important when choosing an employer include meaningful work (61 percent), confidence in the company (53 percent), identifying with company values (41 percent), and enthusiasm about the mission (41 percent).
- More than half of employees (55 percent) indicate that the ability to advance their compensation is important when considering a new job, as is career advancement potential (49 percent), career training (47 percent), relationships for career advice (41 percent), and equitable career advancement opportunities (35 percent).
Mackenna Moralez is the associate editor for the facilities market.
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