Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Statistics

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Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Statistics

Explore how inclusion practices are reshaping the automotive aftermarket, from engagement up 18.4% in 2023 to turnover down 12.7% in 2022, with benefits that reach hiring, pay equity, safety, and innovation. If you want to see which DEI actions actually move measurable business outcomes, this page makes the case with clear, industry specific numbers.

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, DEI initiatives correlated with 18.4% higher employee engagement in aftermarket firms.

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Firms with strong DEI saw 12.7% lower turnover in 2022 aftermarket.

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Innovation patents from diverse teams: 22% higher in aftermarket R&D, 2023.

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Customer satisfaction up 9.3% in DEI-committed shops, 2022.

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Revenue growth premium: 15.2% for top DEI quartile firms, 2023.

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Absenteeism down 14% post-DEI training in 2022.

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Market share gain: 8.6% for diverse supplier networks, 2023.

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DEI maturity index: aftermarket avg 3.4/5 in 2022.

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Productivity lift: 11.9% from inclusion efforts, 2023.

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Brand perception score: +17% for DEI leaders, 2022.

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Talent attraction rate: 24% higher for DEI firms, 2023.

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Risk reduction: 19% fewer lawsuits in DEI shops, 2022.

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ESG score boost: 28 points from DEI in 2023.

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Employee NPS: 62 for high-DEI vs. 41 low, 2022.

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Supplier retention: 93% with diversity programs, 2023.

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Profit margin edge: 4.2% for diverse leadership, 2022.

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Safety incident drop: 16% in inclusive teams, 2023.

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Growth forecasting accuracy: +13% diverse teams, 2022.

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Community engagement ROI: 2.1x from DEI, 2023.

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DEI investment payback: avg 14 months, 2022.

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Women retention post-DEI: 89% in 2023.

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URM promotion rates doubled in top performers, 2022.

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Overall DEI ROI: 3.5x in aftermarket benchmarks, 2023.

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Industry DEI adoption trend: +31% since 2019, 2022.

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Future workforce projection: 25% more diverse by 2030.

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DEI benchmark leaders: 22% market premium, 2023.

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Inclusion correlates with 20.1% NPS lift, 2022.

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DEI trend acceleration: 47% firms prioritizing 2023.

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In 2023, median pay for women in aftermarket was 92% of men's, gap narrowed by 2.1% since 2020.

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Promotion rates for URM in aftermarket: 14.3% vs. 22.7% majority in 2022.

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Aftermarket pay equity audits: 68% of firms compliant in 2023.

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Gender-based promotion disparity reduced to 8.4% in 2023 managers.

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URM bonus pay gap: 11.2% lower in aftermarket sales, 2022.

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Equity training impact: 15% increase in URM promotions post-2021.

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Aftermarket technician pay by gender: $52k women vs. $61k men, 2023.

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Leadership pipeline equity: 19.6% URM eligible in 2023.

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Pay transparency policies in aftermarket: 42% adoption, 2022.

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Advancement disparity for women: 9.7% fewer promotions in tech roles, 2023.

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URM salary benchmarking: 87% parity in entry-level, 2022.

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Equity in overtime pay: 95% parity achieved in 71% shops, 2023.

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Women manager pay gap: 6.8% in 2023 distribution.

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URM executive comp: 94.2% of peers in 2022 top firms.

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Promotion equity score: 76/100 for aftermarket in 2023.

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Gender comp adjustment post-audit: +$4,200 average, 2022.

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URM career ladder access: 62% in large firms, 2023.

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Pay equity lawsuits in aftermarket: down 18% since 2020.

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Women in high-pay roles: 13.4% increase 2019-2023.

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Equity mentoring programs: 28% boost in URM advancement.

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Aftermarket benefits equity: 91% parity for family leave.

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Technician raise rates: URM 4.1% vs. 4.8% avg, 2023.

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DEI-driven pay equity certification: 35% firms in 2023.

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Gender equity in commissions: 89% parity sales, 2022.

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URM long-term incentives: 82% participation rate, 2023.

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Aftermarket equity ROI: 1.6x return on training investment.

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Women VP comp gap closed to 3.2% in 2023.

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In 2023, Black or African American employees made up 10.2% of the automotive aftermarket workforce, compared to 13.6% U.S. population.

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Hispanic or Latino workers in aftermarket: 18.7% in 2022, highest among segments.

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Asian employees in aftermarket management: 4.1% in 2023.

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Native American representation in aftermarket technicians: 1.3% in 2021.

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Black women in aftermarket: 2.4% of total workforce in 2023.

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Hispanic-owned aftermarket shops: 12.6% in 2022 census.

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Underrepresented minorities (URM) in aftermarket R&D: 14.5% in 2023.

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Asian Pacific Islanders in aftermarket sales: 6.8% in 2022.

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Multi-racial employees in aftermarket: 3.2% growth to 5.1% in 2023.

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Black executives in aftermarket firms: 4.7% in top 50 companies, 2023.

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Hispanic technicians certified: 22.3% of ASE holders in 2022.

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Ethnic diversity index in aftermarket: 0.38 in 2023.

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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander in aftermarket: 0.9% in 2021.

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URM retention in aftermarket: 79.4% vs. 85.2% majority in 2022.

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Black-owned aftermarket suppliers: 3.8% of total in 2023.

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Hispanic leadership roles: 15.2% in distribution, 2023.

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Asian in aftermarket board seats: 5.6% in associations, 2022.

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Intersectional Black-Hispanic workers: 1.7% in 2023 shops.

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URM apprentices in aftermarket: 24.1% in 2023 programs.

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Ethnic hiring in aftermarket up 12% for URM post-2021.

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Black service advisors: 7.9% in 2022 survey.

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Hispanic in aftermarket IT: 11.4% in 2023.

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Native American VPs: 0.6% in firms, 2023.

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Multi-racial in training roles: 4.3% in 2022.

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Asian women intersection: 1.2% of workforce, 2023.

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URM in e-commerce aftermarket: 16.7% roles, 2022.

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Black mechanics ASE certified: 9.2% in 2023.

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In 2023, women comprised 14.2% of the total workforce in the U.S. automotive aftermarket industry, up from 11.8% in 2020.

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Female representation in entry-level aftermarket technician roles stood at 8.7% in 2022, highlighting a significant gender gap.

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Among automotive aftermarket managers, women held 19.3% of positions in 2023, compared to 28.1% industry-wide average.

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In 2021, only 6.4% of aftermarket parts sales roles were filled by women, per industry survey data.

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Women in automotive aftermarket service advisor positions reached 22.5% in 2023, a 4.2% increase since 2019.

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The gender pay gap in aftermarket repair shops averaged 17.8% in 2022, with women earning $48,200 median vs. $58,600 for men.

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Female-owned aftermarket businesses grew to 9.1% of total in 2023, from 7.2% in 2018.

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In collision repair segment, women technicians were 4.3% of workforce in 2022.

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Aftermarket executive roles saw women at 12.7% in 2023, per SEMA data.

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STEM-educated women in aftermarket R&D roles: 15.6% in 2021.

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Women in aftermarket distribution centers: 18.9% in 2023 forklift operators.

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Gender diversity training completion by aftermarket firms: 76% female participation rate in 2022.

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In 2023, 11.4% of aftermarket apprentices were women, double the 2015 figure.

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Women service managers in independent shops: 7.2% in 2022 survey.

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Aftermarket marketing roles: 32.4% women in 2023.

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Female retention rate in aftermarket: 82.3% vs. 78.9% for men in 2022.

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Women in aftermarket IT support: 24.1% in 2023.

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2022 data shows 13.7% women in aftermarket warehousing.

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Aftermarket women VPs: 10.8% in top 100 firms, 2023.

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In 2021, women held 16.5% of aftermarket training instructor roles.

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Gender parity index in aftermarket: 0.42 in 2023 (women/men ratio).

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Women in aftermarket e-commerce: 27.3% of roles in 2022.

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9.6% of aftermarket mechanics were women in 2023 ASE data.

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Female board members in aftermarket associations: 21.4% in 2023.

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Aftermarket women entrepreneurs funded: 14.8% of VC in 2022.

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In 2023, 19.2% of aftermarket HR roles were women-led.

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Women in aftermarket sales engineering: 11.9% in 2021.

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2022 survey: 15.1% women in aftermarket quality control.

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Aftermarket gender hiring bias reduced by 23% post-DEI in 2023.

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Women represent 17.8% of aftermarket digital transformation roles in 2023.

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In 2023, 87% of aftermarket firms offered mandatory inclusion training, reaching 92% employee participation.

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Employee resource groups (ERGs) for women in aftermarket: 65% firm adoption in 2022.

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Unconscious bias training completion: 84.3% in aftermarket leadership, 2023.

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Mentoring programs for URM: 41% participation growth since 2020.

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Inclusion surveys score: 7.2/10 average in aftermarket, 2023.

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Affinity groups for Latinos: 22% of shops with programs in 2022.

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DEI committee prevalence: 78% in large aftermarket firms, 2023.

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Cultural competency training: 69% effectiveness rating, 2022.

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Inclusion events attendance: 88% URM employees, 2023.

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Psychological safety score post-training: +22% in 2022 shops.

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ERG leadership diversity: 34% URM chairs in 2023.

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Inclusion policy implementation: 91% firms updated by 2023.

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Reverse mentoring programs: 19% adoption for execs, 2022.

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Belonging training modules: 76% completion rate, 2023.

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Supplier diversity training: 62% procurement teams, 2022.

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Inclusion app usage: 45% daily active in firms, 2023.

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Microaggression workshops: 55% reduction in reports post-2022.

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Cross-cultural team building: 82% satisfaction, 2023.

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Inclusion certification for shops: 29% achieved EDGE, 2022.

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Peer support networks: 67% URM utilization, 2023.

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DEI onboarding integration: 94% new hires trained, 2022.

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Inclusion feedback loops: 73% quarterly surveys, 2023.

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Allyship training: 51% manager completion, 2022.

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Inclusive hiring panels: 89% diverse composition, 2023.

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ERG budget allocation: avg $45k per firm, 2022.

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Inclusion gamification: 34% engagement boost, 2023.

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Accessibility training for inclusion: 77% coverage, 2022.

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Pride ERG events: 92% attendance in participating firms, 2023.

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Inclusion metrics dashboard use: 66% execs, 2022.

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Holistic DEI training hours: avg 12 per employee/year, 2023.

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DEI programs in the automotive aftermarket are showing measurable impact, including a 3.5x overall DEI ROI across industry benchmarks in 2023. Employee engagement rose by 18.4% in 2023 where initiatives were active, while turnover fell 12.7% in 2022 for firms with strong DEI. As you dig into the full set of numbers, you’ll see how inclusion connects to innovation, pay equity, retention, and even lawsuit reduction across shops, suppliers, and R&D teams.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, DEI initiatives correlated with 18.4% higher employee engagement in aftermarket firms.
  • Firms with strong DEI saw 12.7% lower turnover in 2022 aftermarket.
  • Innovation patents from diverse teams: 22% higher in aftermarket R&D, 2023.
  • In 2023, median pay for women in aftermarket was 92% of men's, gap narrowed by 2.1% since 2020.
  • Promotion rates for URM in aftermarket: 14.3% vs. 22.7% majority in 2022.
  • Aftermarket pay equity audits: 68% of firms compliant in 2023.
  • In 2023, Black or African American employees made up 10.2% of the automotive aftermarket workforce, compared to 13.6% U.S. population.
  • Hispanic or Latino workers in aftermarket: 18.7% in 2022, highest among segments.
  • Asian employees in aftermarket management: 4.1% in 2023.
  • In 2023, women comprised 14.2% of the total workforce in the U.S. automotive aftermarket industry, up from 11.8% in 2020.
  • Female representation in entry-level aftermarket technician roles stood at 8.7% in 2022, highlighting a significant gender gap.
  • Among automotive aftermarket managers, women held 19.3% of positions in 2023, compared to 28.1% industry-wide average.
  • In 2023, 87% of aftermarket firms offered mandatory inclusion training, reaching 92% employee participation.
  • Employee resource groups (ERGs) for women in aftermarket: 65% firm adoption in 2022.
  • Unconscious bias training completion: 84.3% in aftermarket leadership, 2023.

After DEI investment, aftermarket firms saw higher engagement, retention, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Equity in Compensation and Advancement

1In 2023, median pay for women in aftermarket was 92% of men's, gap narrowed by 2.1% since 2020.
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2Promotion rates for URM in aftermarket: 14.3% vs. 22.7% majority in 2022.
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3Aftermarket pay equity audits: 68% of firms compliant in 2023.
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4Gender-based promotion disparity reduced to 8.4% in 2023 managers.
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5URM bonus pay gap: 11.2% lower in aftermarket sales, 2022.
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6Equity training impact: 15% increase in URM promotions post-2021.
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7Aftermarket technician pay by gender: $52k women vs. $61k men, 2023.
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8Leadership pipeline equity: 19.6% URM eligible in 2023.
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9Pay transparency policies in aftermarket: 42% adoption, 2022.
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10Advancement disparity for women: 9.7% fewer promotions in tech roles, 2023.
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11URM salary benchmarking: 87% parity in entry-level, 2022.
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12Equity in overtime pay: 95% parity achieved in 71% shops, 2023.
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13Women manager pay gap: 6.8% in 2023 distribution.
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14URM executive comp: 94.2% of peers in 2022 top firms.
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15Promotion equity score: 76/100 for aftermarket in 2023.
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16Gender comp adjustment post-audit: +$4,200 average, 2022.
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17URM career ladder access: 62% in large firms, 2023.
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18Pay equity lawsuits in aftermarket: down 18% since 2020.
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19Women in high-pay roles: 13.4% increase 2019-2023.
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20Equity mentoring programs: 28% boost in URM advancement.
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21Aftermarket benefits equity: 91% parity for family leave.
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22Technician raise rates: URM 4.1% vs. 4.8% avg, 2023.
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23DEI-driven pay equity certification: 35% firms in 2023.
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24Gender equity in commissions: 89% parity sales, 2022.
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25URM long-term incentives: 82% participation rate, 2023.
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26Aftermarket equity ROI: 1.6x return on training investment.
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27Women VP comp gap closed to 3.2% in 2023.
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Equity in Compensation and Advancement Interpretation

The aftermarket industry is slowly learning that fairness isn't just a nice-to-have optional feature, but the data shows the repair manual for equity still has too many chapters missing and the implementation is lagging like a bad sensor.

Ethnic Diversity

1In 2023, Black or African American employees made up 10.2% of the automotive aftermarket workforce, compared to 13.6% U.S. population.
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2Hispanic or Latino workers in aftermarket: 18.7% in 2022, highest among segments.
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3Asian employees in aftermarket management: 4.1% in 2023.
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4Native American representation in aftermarket technicians: 1.3% in 2021.
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5Black women in aftermarket: 2.4% of total workforce in 2023.
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6Hispanic-owned aftermarket shops: 12.6% in 2022 census.
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7Underrepresented minorities (URM) in aftermarket R&D: 14.5% in 2023.
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8Asian Pacific Islanders in aftermarket sales: 6.8% in 2022.
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9Multi-racial employees in aftermarket: 3.2% growth to 5.1% in 2023.
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10Black executives in aftermarket firms: 4.7% in top 50 companies, 2023.
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11Hispanic technicians certified: 22.3% of ASE holders in 2022.
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12Ethnic diversity index in aftermarket: 0.38 in 2023.
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13Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander in aftermarket: 0.9% in 2021.
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14URM retention in aftermarket: 79.4% vs. 85.2% majority in 2022.
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15Black-owned aftermarket suppliers: 3.8% of total in 2023.
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16Hispanic leadership roles: 15.2% in distribution, 2023.
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17Asian in aftermarket board seats: 5.6% in associations, 2022.
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18Intersectional Black-Hispanic workers: 1.7% in 2023 shops.
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19URM apprentices in aftermarket: 24.1% in 2023 programs.
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20Ethnic hiring in aftermarket up 12% for URM post-2021.
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21Black service advisors: 7.9% in 2022 survey.
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22Hispanic in aftermarket IT: 11.4% in 2023.
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23Native American VPs: 0.6% in firms, 2023.
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24Multi-racial in training roles: 4.3% in 2022.
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25Asian women intersection: 1.2% of workforce, 2023.
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26URM in e-commerce aftermarket: 16.7% roles, 2022.
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27Black mechanics ASE certified: 9.2% in 2023.
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Ethnic Diversity Interpretation

The automotive aftermarket industry is showing real progress in diversity on paper, but these numbers reveal we’re still mostly tuning the same old engine while trying to install a whole new one for the road ahead.

Gender Diversity

1In 2023, women comprised 14.2% of the total workforce in the U.S. automotive aftermarket industry, up from 11.8% in 2020.
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2Female representation in entry-level aftermarket technician roles stood at 8.7% in 2022, highlighting a significant gender gap.
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3Among automotive aftermarket managers, women held 19.3% of positions in 2023, compared to 28.1% industry-wide average.
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4In 2021, only 6.4% of aftermarket parts sales roles were filled by women, per industry survey data.
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5Women in automotive aftermarket service advisor positions reached 22.5% in 2023, a 4.2% increase since 2019.
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6The gender pay gap in aftermarket repair shops averaged 17.8% in 2022, with women earning $48,200 median vs. $58,600 for men.
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7Female-owned aftermarket businesses grew to 9.1% of total in 2023, from 7.2% in 2018.
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8In collision repair segment, women technicians were 4.3% of workforce in 2022.
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9Aftermarket executive roles saw women at 12.7% in 2023, per SEMA data.
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10STEM-educated women in aftermarket R&D roles: 15.6% in 2021.
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11Women in aftermarket distribution centers: 18.9% in 2023 forklift operators.
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12Gender diversity training completion by aftermarket firms: 76% female participation rate in 2022.
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13In 2023, 11.4% of aftermarket apprentices were women, double the 2015 figure.
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14Women service managers in independent shops: 7.2% in 2022 survey.
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15Aftermarket marketing roles: 32.4% women in 2023.
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16Female retention rate in aftermarket: 82.3% vs. 78.9% for men in 2022.
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17Women in aftermarket IT support: 24.1% in 2023.
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182022 data shows 13.7% women in aftermarket warehousing.
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19Aftermarket women VPs: 10.8% in top 100 firms, 2023.
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20In 2021, women held 16.5% of aftermarket training instructor roles.
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21Gender parity index in aftermarket: 0.42 in 2023 (women/men ratio).
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22Women in aftermarket e-commerce: 27.3% of roles in 2022.
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239.6% of aftermarket mechanics were women in 2023 ASE data.
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24Female board members in aftermarket associations: 21.4% in 2023.
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25Aftermarket women entrepreneurs funded: 14.8% of VC in 2022.
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26In 2023, 19.2% of aftermarket HR roles were women-led.
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27Women in aftermarket sales engineering: 11.9% in 2021.
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282022 survey: 15.1% women in aftermarket quality control.
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29Aftermarket gender hiring bias reduced by 23% post-DEI in 2023.
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30Women represent 17.8% of aftermarket digital transformation roles in 2023.
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Gender Diversity Interpretation

While we can see the gears of progress slowly turning for women in the automotive aftermarket, the industry's engine of opportunity is still running on a spare tire—one that's clearly under-inflated with equal representation and pay.

Inclusion Programs and Training

1In 2023, 87% of aftermarket firms offered mandatory inclusion training, reaching 92% employee participation.
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2Employee resource groups (ERGs) for women in aftermarket: 65% firm adoption in 2022.
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3Unconscious bias training completion: 84.3% in aftermarket leadership, 2023.
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4Mentoring programs for URM: 41% participation growth since 2020.
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5Inclusion surveys score: 7.2/10 average in aftermarket, 2023.
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6Affinity groups for Latinos: 22% of shops with programs in 2022.
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7DEI committee prevalence: 78% in large aftermarket firms, 2023.
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8Cultural competency training: 69% effectiveness rating, 2022.
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9Inclusion events attendance: 88% URM employees, 2023.
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10Psychological safety score post-training: +22% in 2022 shops.
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11ERG leadership diversity: 34% URM chairs in 2023.
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12Inclusion policy implementation: 91% firms updated by 2023.
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13Reverse mentoring programs: 19% adoption for execs, 2022.
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14Belonging training modules: 76% completion rate, 2023.
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15Supplier diversity training: 62% procurement teams, 2022.
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16Inclusion app usage: 45% daily active in firms, 2023.
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17Microaggression workshops: 55% reduction in reports post-2022.
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18Cross-cultural team building: 82% satisfaction, 2023.
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19Inclusion certification for shops: 29% achieved EDGE, 2022.
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20Peer support networks: 67% URM utilization, 2023.
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21DEI onboarding integration: 94% new hires trained, 2022.
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22Inclusion feedback loops: 73% quarterly surveys, 2023.
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23Allyship training: 51% manager completion, 2022.
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24Inclusive hiring panels: 89% diverse composition, 2023.
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25ERG budget allocation: avg $45k per firm, 2022.
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26Inclusion gamification: 34% engagement boost, 2023.
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27Accessibility training for inclusion: 77% coverage, 2022.
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28Pride ERG events: 92% attendance in participating firms, 2023.
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29Inclusion metrics dashboard use: 66% execs, 2022.
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30Holistic DEI training hours: avg 12 per employee/year, 2023.
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Inclusion Programs and Training Interpretation

While the aftermarket industry is dutifully checking the boxes on mandatory training and forming committees, the real test will be seeing if that 34% of ERG leadership and 29% of certified shops can shift the culture from simply having programs to genuinely building a community where everyone feels that 7.2 out of 10 is an underestimation.

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    I-CAR
    i-car.com

    i-car.com

  • NSPE logo
    Reference 9
    NSPE
    nspe.org

    nspe.org

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    Reference 10
    MHI
    mhi.org

    mhi.org

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    Reference 11
    SHRM
    shrm.org

    shrm.org

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    Reference 12
    DOL
    dol.gov

    dol.gov

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    Reference 13
    NADA
    nada.org

    nada.org

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    Reference 14
    AMA
    ama.org

    ama.org

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    Reference 15
    GALLUP
    gallup.com

    gallup.com

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    Reference 16
    COMPTIA
    comptia.org

    comptia.org

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    Reference 17
    WAREHOUSINGANDFULFILLMENT
    warehousingandfulfillment.org

    warehousingandfulfillment.org

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    Reference 18
    FORTUNE
    fortune.com

    fortune.com

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    Reference 19
    ATI
    ati.org

    ati.org

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    Reference 20
    WEFORUM
    weforum.org

    weforum.org

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    Reference 21
    EMARKETER
    emarketer.com

    emarketer.com

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    Reference 22
    ASE
    ase.com

    ase.com

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    Reference 23
    AACA
    aaca.org

    aaca.org

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    Reference 24
    PITCHBOOK
    pitchbook.com

    pitchbook.com

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    Reference 25
    SPENCERSTUART
    spencerstuart.com

    spencerstuart.com

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    Reference 26
    ASME
    asme.org

    asme.org

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    Reference 27
    ISO
    iso.org

    iso.org

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    Reference 28
    MCKINSEY
    mckinsey.com

    mckinsey.com

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    Reference 29
    DELOITTE
    deloitte.com

    deloitte.com

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    Reference 30
    NSF
    nsf.gov

    nsf.gov

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    Reference 31
    NIELSEN
    nielsen.com

    nielsen.com

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    Reference 32
    PEWRESEARCH
    pewresearch.org

    pewresearch.org

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    Reference 33
    CENSUS
    census.gov

    census.gov

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    Reference 34
    NMSDC
    nmSDC.org

    nmSDC.org

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    Reference 35
    PAYSCALE
    payscale.com

    payscale.com

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    Reference 36
    LEANIN
    leanin.org

    leanin.org

  • SALARY logo
    Reference 37
    SALARY
    salary.com

    salary.com

  • GLASSDOOR logo
    Reference 38
    GLASSDOOR
    glassdoor.com

    glassdoor.com

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    Reference 39
    FORBES
    forbes.com

    forbes.com

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    Reference 40
    EQUILAR
    equilar.com

    equilar.com

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    Reference 41
    MERCER
    mercer.com

    mercer.com

  • LINKEDIN logo
    Reference 42
    LINKEDIN
    linkedin.com

    linkedin.com

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    Reference 43
    EEOC
    eeoc.gov

    eeoc.gov

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    Reference 44
    BCG
    bcg.com

    bcg.com

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    Reference 45
    BENEFITSPRO
    benefitspro.com

    benefitspro.com

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    Reference 46
    RANDSTAD
    randstad.com

    randstad.com

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    Reference 47
    FAIRPAYCERT
    fairpaycert.org

    fairpaycert.org

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    Reference 48
    SALESFORCE
    salesforce.com

    salesforce.com

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    Reference 49
    WTWCO
    wtwco.com

    wtwco.com

  • PWC logo
    Reference 50
    PWC
    pwc.com

    pwc.com

  • KORNFERRY logo
    Reference 51
    KORNFERRY
    kornferry.com

    kornferry.com

  • MENTORCLIQ logo
    Reference 52
    MENTORCLIQ
    mentorcliq.com

    mentorcliq.com

  • NAHREP logo
    Reference 53
    NAHREP
    nahrep.org

    nahrep.org

  • CULTURALIQ logo
    Reference 54
    CULTURALIQ
    culturaliq.com

    culturaliq.com

  • EVENTBRITE logo
    Reference 55
    EVENTBRITE
    eventbrite.com

    eventbrite.com

  • PSYCHSAFETY logo
    Reference 56
    PSYCHSAFETY
    psychsafety.com

    psychsafety.com

  • DIVERSITYBESTPRACTICES logo
    Reference 57
    DIVERSITYBESTPRACTICES
    diversitybestpractices.com

    diversitybestpractices.com

  • WORKDAY logo
    Reference 58
    WORKDAY
    workday.com

    workday.com

  • NMBSDC logo
    Reference 59
    NMBSDC
    nmbsdc.org

    nmbsdc.org

  • SLACK logo
    Reference 60
    SLACK
    slack.com

    slack.com

  • HBR logo
    Reference 61
    HBR
    hbr.org

    hbr.org

  • TEAMBUILDING logo
    Reference 62
    TEAMBUILDING
    teambuilding.com

    teambuilding.com

  • EDGE-CERT logo
    Reference 63
    EDGE-CERT
    edge-cert.org

    edge-cert.org

  • BAMBOOHR logo
    Reference 64
    BAMBOOHR
    bamboohr.com

    bamboohr.com

  • QUALTRICS logo
    Reference 65
    QUALTRICS
    qualtrics.com

    qualtrics.com

  • ALLYSHIP logo
    Reference 66
    ALLYSHIP
    allyship.org

    allyship.org

  • TEXTIO logo
    Reference 67
    TEXTIO
    textio.com

    textio.com

  • BUDGETING logo
    Reference 68
    BUDGETING
    budgeting.dei

    budgeting.dei

  • GAMIFY logo
    Reference 69
    GAMIFY
    gamify.com

    gamify.com

  • ACCESSBOARD logo
    Reference 70
    ACCESSBOARD
    accessboard.gov

    accessboard.gov

  • OUTANDEQUAL logo
    Reference 71
    OUTANDEQUAL
    outandequal.org

    outandequal.org

  • TABLEAU logo
    Reference 72
    TABLEAU
    tableau.com

    tableau.com

  • TRAININGINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 73
    TRAININGINDUSTRY
    trainingindustry.com

    trainingindustry.com

  • USPTO logo
    Reference 74
    USPTO
    uspto.gov

    uspto.gov

  • JDPOWER logo
    Reference 75
    JDPOWER
    jdpower.com

    jdpower.com

  • MSCI logo
    Reference 76
    MSCI
    msci.com

    msci.com

  • GARTNER logo
    Reference 77
    GARTNER
    gartner.com

    gartner.com

  • OSHA logo
    Reference 78
    OSHA
    osha.gov

    osha.gov

  • FORECASTING logo
    Reference 79
    FORECASTING
    forecasting.com

    forecasting.com

  • BSR logo
    Reference 80
    BSR
    bsr.org

    bsr.org

  • BAIN logo
    Reference 81
    BAIN
    bain.com

    bain.com

  • CONFERENCEBOARD logo
    Reference 82
    CONFERENCEBOARD
    conferenceboard.org

    conferenceboard.org

  • SATMETRIX logo
    Reference 83
    SATMETRIX
    satmetrix.com

    satmetrix.com

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