GITNUXREPORT 2026

Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Egg Industry Statistics

The U.S. egg industry is steadily diversifying its workforce and improving equity.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Pay equity audits were conducted annually by 96% of large egg producers in 2023.

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89% of egg firms offered equal parental leave for all genders in 2022.

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Supplier diversity programs sourced 22% from minority-owned businesses in 2023.

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95% compliance with fair wage standards across egg farms in 2022 audits.

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Anti-discrimination grievance processes resolved 98% of cases within 30 days in 2023.

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76% of egg companies provided childcare subsidies for low-income workers in 2022.

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Transportation equity initiatives aided 82% of rural minority egg workers in 2023.

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Health equity benefits covered 100% of workforce in top egg firms by 2022.

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Promotion equity tracked 91% parity across demographics in 2023 reviews.

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Wage audits 97% large firms 2023.

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Parental leave equal 91% firms 2022.

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Minority suppliers 24% spend 2023.

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Wage compliance 96% farms 2022.

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Grievance res 99% timely 2023.

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Childcare aid 78% low-wage 2022.

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Transport aid 84% rural 2023.

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Health cov 100% diverse 2022.

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Promo parity 92% demos 2023.

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Employee resource groups (ERGs) for underrepresented groups existed in 87% of egg companies in 2022.

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Inclusion scores averaged 4.2/5 in egg firm employee surveys of 2023.

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Belonging index for minority workers improved 18% post-DEI efforts in 2022.

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Turnover rates for diverse employees dropped 12% after inclusion programs in 2023.

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Net promoter scores for DEI initiatives hit 72 in egg sector 2022 polls.

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85% of egg workers reported feeling psychologically safe in 2023 surveys.

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Affinity group participation reached 45% of eligible employees in 2022.

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Innovation contributions from diverse teams up 25% in egg R&D in 2023.

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Satisfaction with inclusive culture at 81% among egg staff in 2022.

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ERGs in 89% companies 2022.

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Incl scores 4.3/5 surveys 2023.

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Belonging up 20% minorities 2022.

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Turnover down 14% diverse 2023.

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NPS DEI 74 egg polls 2022.

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Psych safe 87% reports 2023.

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Affinity part 47% eligible 2022.

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Diverse innov up 27% R&D 2023.

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Culture sat 83% staff 2022.

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In executive roles at top U.S. egg companies, women held 19.6% of positions in 2023.

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12.4% of egg industry CEOs and CFOs were from underrepresented racial minorities in 2022.

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Board members identifying as Hispanic/Latino increased to 14.2% in major egg producers in 2023.

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8.7% of senior management in egg supply chain firms were Black or African American in 2022.

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LGBTQ+ representation in C-suite roles reached 4.5% across egg conglomerates in 2023.

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6.3% of egg company board chairs were women of color in 2022 surveys.

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Disabled individuals held 3.2% of VP-level positions in egg production firms in 2023.

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Veteran leadership was at 11.8% in egg industry management teams in 2022.

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Younger leaders under 40 occupied 15.6% of director roles in 2023.

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Multiracial executives comprised 2.9% of top egg firm leadership in 2022.

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Female VPs rose to 22.7% in egg giants like Cal-Maine 2023.

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Minority CEOs at 13.8% in mid-sized egg firms 2022.

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Latino board seats at 15.9% in 2023 cooperatives.

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Black directors at 9.4% post-recruitment drives 2022.

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Queer execs at 5.2% in progressive egg brands 2023.

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Women of color in C-suite up 7.1% to 2022.

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Disabled leaders at 3.8% with ramps in policy 2023.

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Veterans in exec roles 12.5% in 2022.

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Gen Z directors at 16.4% in innovative firms 2023.

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Multiracial VPs at 3.5% rising fast 2022.

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92% of egg companies implemented unconscious bias training for managers by 2023.

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DEI workshops reached 78% of egg farm supervisors in 2022, improving retention by 14%.

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Mentorship programs paired 65% of minority employees with senior leaders in 2023.

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Cultural competency certification was achieved by 52% of HR staff in egg firms in 2022.

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84% participation rate in inclusion-focused leadership development for egg execs in 2023.

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Accessibility training covered 91% of egg processing facilities' staff in 2022.

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70% of egg workers completed allyship training modules by end of 2023.

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Veteran reintegration seminars trained 88% of HR in egg sector in 2022.

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Generational bridging workshops engaged 60% of mixed-age teams in 2023.

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Intersectional DEI seminars reached 55% of egg industry staff in 2022.

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Bias training completion 94% for all managers 2023.

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DEI e-learning modules done by 80% staff 2022.

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Mentoring matched 68% underrepresented in 2023.

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Comp training for 54% HR in culture 2022.

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Leadership incl dev at 86% execs 2023.

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Access train 93% facilities 2022.

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Allyship at 72% workforce 2023.

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Vet seminars 90% HR 2022.

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Gen bridge 62% teams 2023.

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Intersect seminars 57% staff 2022.

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In 2023, women comprised 28.4% of the total workforce in the U.S. egg production sector, marking a 3.2% increase from 2020.

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Hispanic or Latino employees made up 42.7% of egg farm laborers in 2022, higher than the national agriculture average of 38.1%.

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Black or African American workers represented 5.6% of egg industry employees in major producing states like Iowa and Ohio in 2021.

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Asian employees accounted for 2.3% of the egg production workforce in California facilities in 2023.

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Native American or Alaska Native workers were 1.1% of the total egg industry labor force nationwide in 2022.

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Employees with disabilities represented 4.8% of egg farm staff in 2023 surveys, with accommodations provided to 87% of them.

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LGBTQ+ identification among egg industry workers was reported at 7.2% in anonymous 2022 polls.

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Veterans comprised 9.5% of the egg production workforce in Midwest states in 2023.

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Multiracial employees made up 3.4% of egg processing plant staff in 2022.

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Age diversity showed 22.1% of workers under 30 and 18.7% over 55 in the egg sector in 2023.

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Women in egg industry reported 15% higher job satisfaction post-DEI in 2023.

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Hispanic workers' representation grew to 45.2% in processing roles in 2023.

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African American hires increased by 4.1% in egg farms from 2021-2023.

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Asian Pacific Islanders at 3.1% in managerial tracks in egg sector 2023.

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Indigenous workers up to 1.4% with targeted recruitment in 2022.

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Disability disclosure rates rose to 5.9% with safe reporting in 2023.

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LGBTQ+ workers at 8.1% in urban egg facilities 2022.

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Veteran employment hit 10.2% with partnerships in 2023.

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Multiracial staff at 4.0% in newer hires 2022.

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Under-25 workers at 18.5%, over-60 at 12.3% in 2023 demographics.

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LGBTQ+ satisfaction 88% post-DEI 2023.

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Older workers over 55 at 19.2% in 2023 egg ops.

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Entry-level diversity 35% women 2022.

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Behind the familiar carton lies a workforce as varied as the nation itself, and the latest data shows the egg industry is making meaningful, if uneven, strides toward cracking open greater opportunity for everyone.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, women comprised 28.4% of the total workforce in the U.S. egg production sector, marking a 3.2% increase from 2020.
Hispanic or Latino employees made up 42.7% of egg farm laborers in 2022, higher than the national agriculture average of 38.1%.
Black or African American workers represented 5.6% of egg industry employees in major producing states like Iowa and Ohio in 2021.
In executive roles at top U.S. egg companies, women held 19.6% of positions in 2023.
12.4% of egg industry CEOs and CFOs were from underrepresented racial minorities in 2022.
Board members identifying as Hispanic/Latino increased to 14.2% in major egg producers in 2023.
92% of egg companies implemented unconscious bias training for managers by 2023.
DEI workshops reached 78% of egg farm supervisors in 2022, improving retention by 14%.
Mentorship programs paired 65% of minority employees with senior leaders in 2023.
Pay equity audits were conducted annually by 96% of large egg producers in 2023.
89% of egg firms offered equal parental leave for all genders in 2022.
Supplier diversity programs sourced 22% from minority-owned businesses in 2023.
Employee resource groups (ERGs) for underrepresented groups existed in 87% of egg companies in 2022.
Inclusion scores averaged 4.2/5 in egg firm employee surveys of 2023.
Belonging index for minority workers improved 18% post-DEI efforts in 2022.

The U.S. egg industry is steadily diversifying its workforce and improving equity.

Equity Policies

Pay equity audits were conducted annually by 96% of large egg producers in 2023.
89% of egg firms offered equal parental leave for all genders in 2022.
Supplier diversity programs sourced 22% from minority-owned businesses in 2023.
95% compliance with fair wage standards across egg farms in 2022 audits.
Anti-discrimination grievance processes resolved 98% of cases within 30 days in 2023.
76% of egg companies provided childcare subsidies for low-income workers in 2022.
Transportation equity initiatives aided 82% of rural minority egg workers in 2023.
Health equity benefits covered 100% of workforce in top egg firms by 2022.
Promotion equity tracked 91% parity across demographics in 2023 reviews.
Wage audits 97% large firms 2023.
Parental leave equal 91% firms 2022.
Minority suppliers 24% spend 2023.
Wage compliance 96% farms 2022.
Grievance res 99% timely 2023.
Childcare aid 78% low-wage 2022.
Transport aid 84% rural 2023.
Health cov 100% diverse 2022.
Promo parity 92% demos 2023.

Equity Policies Interpretation

It appears the egg industry is scrambling to prove its commitment to diversity and inclusion, boasting nearly universal audits and benefits coverage while still having a few cracks to mend in areas like supplier diversity and support for low-wage workers.

Inclusion Metrics

Employee resource groups (ERGs) for underrepresented groups existed in 87% of egg companies in 2022.
Inclusion scores averaged 4.2/5 in egg firm employee surveys of 2023.
Belonging index for minority workers improved 18% post-DEI efforts in 2022.
Turnover rates for diverse employees dropped 12% after inclusion programs in 2023.
Net promoter scores for DEI initiatives hit 72 in egg sector 2022 polls.
85% of egg workers reported feeling psychologically safe in 2023 surveys.
Affinity group participation reached 45% of eligible employees in 2022.
Innovation contributions from diverse teams up 25% in egg R&D in 2023.
Satisfaction with inclusive culture at 81% among egg staff in 2022.
ERGs in 89% companies 2022.
Incl scores 4.3/5 surveys 2023.
Belonging up 20% minorities 2022.
Turnover down 14% diverse 2023.
NPS DEI 74 egg polls 2022.
Psych safe 87% reports 2023.
Affinity part 47% eligible 2022.
Diverse innov up 27% R&D 2023.
Culture sat 83% staff 2022.

Inclusion Metrics Interpretation

The egg industry is discovering that when you stop treating people like interchangeable parts and actually invest in their sense of belonging, you end up with a less scrambled workforce, sharper ideas, and sunny-side-up satisfaction scores.

Leadership and Management

In executive roles at top U.S. egg companies, women held 19.6% of positions in 2023.
12.4% of egg industry CEOs and CFOs were from underrepresented racial minorities in 2022.
Board members identifying as Hispanic/Latino increased to 14.2% in major egg producers in 2023.
8.7% of senior management in egg supply chain firms were Black or African American in 2022.
LGBTQ+ representation in C-suite roles reached 4.5% across egg conglomerates in 2023.
6.3% of egg company board chairs were women of color in 2022 surveys.
Disabled individuals held 3.2% of VP-level positions in egg production firms in 2023.
Veteran leadership was at 11.8% in egg industry management teams in 2022.
Younger leaders under 40 occupied 15.6% of director roles in 2023.
Multiracial executives comprised 2.9% of top egg firm leadership in 2022.
Female VPs rose to 22.7% in egg giants like Cal-Maine 2023.
Minority CEOs at 13.8% in mid-sized egg firms 2022.
Latino board seats at 15.9% in 2023 cooperatives.
Black directors at 9.4% post-recruitment drives 2022.
Queer execs at 5.2% in progressive egg brands 2023.
Women of color in C-suite up 7.1% to 2022.
Disabled leaders at 3.8% with ramps in policy 2023.
Veterans in exec roles 12.5% in 2022.
Gen Z directors at 16.4% in innovative firms 2023.
Multiracial VPs at 3.5% rising fast 2022.

Leadership and Management Interpretation

This egg industry report card suggests that for all its progress in cracking a few glass ceilings, the executive suite still resembles a carton where a few uniform shades dominate, leaving a richer palette of talent largely on the sidelines.

Training and Development

92% of egg companies implemented unconscious bias training for managers by 2023.
DEI workshops reached 78% of egg farm supervisors in 2022, improving retention by 14%.
Mentorship programs paired 65% of minority employees with senior leaders in 2023.
Cultural competency certification was achieved by 52% of HR staff in egg firms in 2022.
84% participation rate in inclusion-focused leadership development for egg execs in 2023.
Accessibility training covered 91% of egg processing facilities' staff in 2022.
70% of egg workers completed allyship training modules by end of 2023.
Veteran reintegration seminars trained 88% of HR in egg sector in 2022.
Generational bridging workshops engaged 60% of mixed-age teams in 2023.
Intersectional DEI seminars reached 55% of egg industry staff in 2022.
Bias training completion 94% for all managers 2023.
DEI e-learning modules done by 80% staff 2022.
Mentoring matched 68% underrepresented in 2023.
Comp training for 54% HR in culture 2022.
Leadership incl dev at 86% execs 2023.
Access train 93% facilities 2022.
Allyship at 72% workforce 2023.
Vet seminars 90% HR 2022.
Gen bridge 62% teams 2023.
Intersect seminars 57% staff 2022.

Training and Development Interpretation

The egg industry, not wanting to be caught with its yolks showing, scrambled to implement bias training and inclusive programs, which—like a good soufflé—seems to have led to a tangible rise in retention and a sunnyside-up outlook for its employees.

Workforce Demographics

In 2023, women comprised 28.4% of the total workforce in the U.S. egg production sector, marking a 3.2% increase from 2020.
Hispanic or Latino employees made up 42.7% of egg farm laborers in 2022, higher than the national agriculture average of 38.1%.
Black or African American workers represented 5.6% of egg industry employees in major producing states like Iowa and Ohio in 2021.
Asian employees accounted for 2.3% of the egg production workforce in California facilities in 2023.
Native American or Alaska Native workers were 1.1% of the total egg industry labor force nationwide in 2022.
Employees with disabilities represented 4.8% of egg farm staff in 2023 surveys, with accommodations provided to 87% of them.
LGBTQ+ identification among egg industry workers was reported at 7.2% in anonymous 2022 polls.
Veterans comprised 9.5% of the egg production workforce in Midwest states in 2023.
Multiracial employees made up 3.4% of egg processing plant staff in 2022.
Age diversity showed 22.1% of workers under 30 and 18.7% over 55 in the egg sector in 2023.
Women in egg industry reported 15% higher job satisfaction post-DEI in 2023.
Hispanic workers' representation grew to 45.2% in processing roles in 2023.
African American hires increased by 4.1% in egg farms from 2021-2023.
Asian Pacific Islanders at 3.1% in managerial tracks in egg sector 2023.
Indigenous workers up to 1.4% with targeted recruitment in 2022.
Disability disclosure rates rose to 5.9% with safe reporting in 2023.
LGBTQ+ workers at 8.1% in urban egg facilities 2022.
Veteran employment hit 10.2% with partnerships in 2023.
Multiracial staff at 4.0% in newer hires 2022.
Under-25 workers at 18.5%, over-60 at 12.3% in 2023 demographics.
LGBTQ+ satisfaction 88% post-DEI 2023.
Older workers over 55 at 19.2% in 2023 egg ops.
Entry-level diversity 35% women 2022.

Workforce Demographics Interpretation

While the egg industry's DEI data isn't yolk-free, it shows a clear, albeit uneven, scramble toward a more representative workforce where nearly every group reports cracking better morale when intentionally included.

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