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Companies Rethink Diversity Training Amid Hiring Challenges

10/11/2025

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Many companies are reevaluating their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, especially costly trainings that show little effect on behaviors or hiring outcomes.
Despite this reassessment, organizations still need access to a diverse talent pool to find the best candidates.
Leaders are focused on identifying effective and acceptable methods to improve hiring quality and fairness while maintaining access to diverse talent.

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Story summary

Many companies are reevaluating their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, especially costly trainings that show little effect on behaviors or hiring outcomes.
Despite this reassessment, organizations still need access to a diverse talent pool to find the best candidates.
Leaders are focused on identifying effective and acceptable methods to improve hiring quality and fairness while maintaining access to diverse talent.