84% of employees support DEI expansion, MyPerfectResume survey reveals
GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO — A new survey by MyPerfectResume reveals that 84% of employees believe companies should expand their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
The survey also highlights the influence of political rhetoric on corporate strategies. Seventy-three percent of respondents said United States President Donald Trump’s policies have impacted their company’s approach to DEI.
Retention and workplace morale at stake
Scaling back DEI efforts could have serious consequences for businesses, according to the survey findings:
- 65% of employees fear reduced DEI efforts will lead to higher turnover.
- 64% believe workplace morale will suffer.
- Over 90% anticipate negative impacts on workplace culture.
“The data is clear—employees value DEI programs and recognize their importance in fostering inclusive workplaces,” said Jasmine Escalera, career expert at MyPerfectResume.
“Despite political pressures and corporate hesitations, these initiatives aren’t just ‘nice to have’—they are essential to employee morale, retention and business success. Companies that scale back DEI risk losing their workforce’s trust and engagement.”
Barriers to progress and industry-wide concerns
The survey also identified significant obstacles to effective DEI implementation:
- 29% of respondents cited insufficient resources as the primary barrier.
- 28% pointed to inconsistent leadership commitment as a major challenge.
Additionally, 69% of employees worry that rollbacks by major corporations could set a dangerous precedent, leading to industry-wide cutbacks in DEI efforts. Only 5% believe most businesses will continue prioritizing DEI regardless of external pressures.
How companies can strengthen DEI
Employees offered actionable strategies for improving DEI initiatives:
- Strengthening employee resource groups (28%).
- Enhancing communication about DEI goals (28%).
- Conducting regular pay equity reviews (27%).
- Promoting diverse hiring and promotion practices (27%).
- Increasing leadership accountability for DEI success (26%).
“HR leaders and DEI professionals have worked tirelessly to implement meaningful, data-driven strategies that make workplaces more inclusive,” added Escalera.
“Rolling back DEI efforts doesn’t just threaten progress—it creates an environment where employees feel unheard, undervalued, and ultimately, more likely to leave.”
The MyPerfectResume survey involved 1,000 U.S. employees on February 3 through Pollfish.
