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 behavior (47%) as especially harmful.
• Momentum for change: 81% of HR professionals want to continue or accelerate their organization’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.

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