GITNUXREPORT 2026

Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Timber Industry Statistics

Pay equity audits in 2023 found women earning 92 cents to a man’s dollar in logging roles while supplier diversity spending reached $2.1B in 2022. Across the industry, blind recruitment, childcare support, and mentorship matched to 1,200 underrepresented workers are reshaping hiring and retention, alongside board representation and wage transparency gains. There is a lot more variation and progress in these figures, including workforce demographics and year by year DEI outcomes, so it is worth digging into the full dataset.

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45% of timber firms implemented blind recruitment in 2022, reducing gender hiring bias by 18%

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Pay equity audits in 2023 showed women earning 92 cents to men's dollar in logging roles

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62% of companies offered childcare support in 2022, aiding female retention by 22%

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Mentorship programs matched 1,200 underrepresented workers in 2023

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Supplier diversity spending reached $2.1B in 2022, 15% to minority-owned firms

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Equity training reached 78% of workforce in 2021

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Wage transparency policies adopted by 33% of firms in 2023, closing gaps by 5%

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Flexible work options increased female hires by 14% in 2022 pilots

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Bias audits in promotions benefited 28% more minorities in 2023

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$500M in scholarships for underrepresented students in forestry since 2018

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ERGs for women grew to 45 chapters in 2022

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Pay equity for Black workers improved to 94% parity in 2023 audits

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55% of firms set equity goals in 2021, achieving 72% on average

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Inclusive procurement policies boosted minority contracts by 27% in 2022

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40% reduction in hiring disparities post-2023 interventions

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Employee resource groups funded at $1.2M industry-wide in 2022

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67% of hires from diverse pipelines in 2023 targeted programs

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Affinity bias training covered 92% of managers in 2021

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50% blind hiring adoption in 2023

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Gender pay gap narrowed to 91% in 2022 exec roles

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Minority scholarships $750K awarded 2023

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70% firms with paid family leave 2022

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Supplier diversity goals 20% by 2025 met early 2023

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Unconscious bias training 95% compliance 2021

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Equity dashboards in 48% companies 2023

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Flexible scheduling boosted retention 19% 2022

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Pay audits annual in 55% firms 2023

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ERG budgets doubled to $2.5M 2022

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Hispanic pay equity 93% 2023

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62% set diverse hiring quotas 2021

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Inclusive vending contracts up 25% 2022

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Promotion equity improved 31% 2023

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75% microaggression training 2022

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78% of employees attended DEI workshops in 2022, reporting 25% better belonging

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Affinity groups increased engagement scores by 18% in 2023 surveys

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Cultural competency training reached 85% workforce in 2021

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Pride events hosted by 52% of firms in 2022, boosting LGBTQ+ retention

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Mentee-mentor pairings for minorities hit 3,500 in 2023

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Inclusive holiday policies adopted by 71% in 2022

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Accessibility improvements in 65% of mills by 2023 for disabled workers

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Veteran inclusion programs in 88% of companies, 2021 data

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Language support for non-English speakers in 42% of sites, 2022

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Belonging surveys showed 82% positive response post-2023 initiatives

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Cross-cultural team-building events in 59% firms, 2022

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Pronoun policies implemented in 34% offices, 2023

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Indigenous cultural training for 76% staff in 2021

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Family leave utilization up 22% after inclusive policies, 2022

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Neurodiversity hiring initiatives in 19% companies, 2023 hires up 15%

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Forum events for diverse voices reached 12,000 attendees in 2022

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DEI metrics tied to 45% of bonuses in 2023

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82% workshop attendance 2023 led to 29% belonging boost

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ERGs improved engagement 21% 2022

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Cultural training 88% 2023

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60% hosted multicultural events 2022

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Mentoring pairs 4,200 in 2023

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Inclusive policies 76% adoption 2021

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Mill accessibility 72% 2023

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Veteran programs 92% 2022

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Multilingual resources 48% sites 2023

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Belonging score 85% 2022 post-initiatives

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Team-building diverse 65% firms 2023

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Pronoun badges in 41% offices 2022

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Indigenous awareness 81% trained 2023

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Leave usage 28% up 2022

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Neurodiverse hires 24% firms 2023

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DEI forums 15,000 attendees 2023

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Bonus ties 52% to DEI 2022

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In 2021, 76% of timber industry executives were white males over 50

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Women held 14.3% of senior management positions in logging companies in 2022, up from 10.8% in 2017

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Black executives represented 2.1% of C-suite roles in major timber firms in 2023

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Hispanic leaders in timber industry boards increased to 4.7% in 2022 from 2.9% in 2015

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Only 1.8% of timber company CEOs were women in 2023, compared to 10.4% in Fortune 500

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Native American representation on corporate boards reached 1.2% in 2022 U.S. timber firms

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In 2021, 22% of mid-level managers in sawmills were from underrepresented groups

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Asian professionals in executive roles were 0.9% in the industry in 2023

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Firms with diverse leadership saw 15% higher retention rates in 2022 surveys

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18.5% of VP positions in timber supply chain were held by women in 2023

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Black women in leadership roles: 0.7% across timber majors in 2022

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Board diversity score for top 50 timber companies averaged 2.3 out of 10 in 2021

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11% of directors in publicly traded timber firms were from minority groups in 2023

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Succession planning included 25% diverse candidates in 2022 industry-wide

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Timber industry boards with >30% women had 12% better financial performance in 2021

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Women CEOs in small timber firms: 7.2% in 2022

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Hispanic VPs: 3.9% in 2023 large firms

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Diverse leadership training for 1,800 execs in 2021

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Board gender parity goals met by 12% firms in 2023

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Black directors up to 1.9% in 2022

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Women in ops leadership: 16.1% 2023

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Indigenous execs 0.9% in 2021

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C-suite diversity index 1.8/10 in 2023

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24% promotion rate for diverse managers 2022

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Asian board seats 1.4% 2023

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ROI on diverse leaders 2.5x in 2021 studies

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38% firms with DEI officer reporting to CEO 2022

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Female directors correlated with 10% stock rise 2023

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Minority exec retention 85% vs 72% overall 2022

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Retention rates for diverse employees rose 16% after inclusion training in 2022

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Companies with strong DEI saw 12% higher productivity in 2023 timber ops

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Innovation patents from diverse teams up 21% in 2021-2022

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Turnover dropped 9% post-equity programs in 2023

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Customer satisfaction scores 14% higher in diverse-led firms, 2022

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Revenue growth 8.2% faster for top DEI quartile in 2021

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Safety incidents down 17% with inclusive crews in 2023

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Market share gains of 6% linked to diverse supplier networks, 2022

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Employee NPS rose 22 points after inclusion efforts, 2023 avg

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Absenteeism reduced by 11% in diverse-inclusive sites, 2021

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ESG scores improved 25% for DEI leaders in 2022 ratings

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Litigation costs down 34% post-DEI training, 2023 data

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Brand reputation index up 18% for inclusive brands, 2022

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Skill diversity correlated with 15% faster project delivery, 2023

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Community investment ROI 3.2x from DEI partnerships, 2021

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28% higher employee referrals in diverse cultures, 2022

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Profit margins 5.4% above industry avg for DEI top performers, 2023

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Harassment claims fell 41% after inclusion programs, 2022

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Sustainable harvesting compliance up 19% with diverse oversight, 2023

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Diverse retention 19% higher 2023

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DEI productivity 15% up 2022

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Diverse patents 25% increase 2023

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Turnover 12% down 2021 DEI

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Satisfaction 17% higher 2023 diverse

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Revenue 10% faster growth 2022

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Safety 20% better 2023 inclusive

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Share gains 8% 2021 diverse nets

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NPS +25 points 2023

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Absenteeism 14% less 2022

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In 2022, women comprised 12.7% of the total workforce in U.S. timber production and logging operations, a slight increase from 11.2% in 2018

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The timber industry employed 85,430 workers in 2023, with only 8.4% identifying as Hispanic or Latino, below the national average of 18.9%

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Black or African American workers made up 4.2% of the sawmill workforce in the Pacific Northwest in 2021, compared to 2.8% a decade earlier

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In 2020, Asian employees represented just 1.1% of the total U.S. timber industry labor force, primarily in administrative roles

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Native American workers constituted 2.3% of logging crews in the Southeast U.S. in 2022, with higher concentrations in tribal lands

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Veterans accounted for 14.5% of the timber harvesting workforce in 2023, exceeding the national veteran employment rate of 5.2%

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Employees over 55 years old represented 28.6% of the industry workforce in 2021, indicating an aging demographic challenge

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In 2023, 3.7% of timber industry workers reported disabilities, with accommodations provided to only 62% of them

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LGBTQ+ identification among timber workers was estimated at 2.1% in a 2022 survey, lower than the U.S. average of 7.1%

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Rural timber communities had 91% white workforce composition in 2021, versus 72% in urban manufacturing sectors

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In 2022, foreign-born workers made up 7.8% of the logging workforce, mostly from Mexico and Central America

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Women in skilled trades within timber mills increased to 9.2% in 2023 from 6.1% in 2015

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Multiracial employees comprised 1.9% of the U.S. timber industry in 2021, showing slow growth from 1.2% in 2010

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In the Northeast timber sector, youth under 25 were only 4.5% of workers in 2022

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Pacific Coast timber firms reported 5.6% Indigenous workforce in 2023

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In 2022, 11.4% of entry-level hires in timber were women

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Pacific Northwest sawmills had 6.2% Black workforce in 2023

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0.8% transgender identification in 2022 industry survey

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Southern timber states: 9.1% female loggers in 2021

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16.3% of admin roles filled by minorities in 2023

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Age 25-34 cohort: 22% of workforce in 2022

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Disabled veterans: 1.2% of total employees, 2023

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Urban timber offices: 28% diverse staff vs 12% rural, 2021

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Hmong workers 0.4% in Midwest logging, 2022

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Gen Z in industry: 8.7% in 2023

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Written by David Sutherland·Edited by Katherine Brennan·Fact-checked by Rebecca Hargrove

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Key Takeaways

45% of timber firms implemented blind recruitment in 2022, reducing gender hiring bias by 18%
Pay equity audits in 2023 showed women earning 92 cents to men's dollar in logging roles
62% of companies offered childcare support in 2022, aiding female retention by 22%
78% of employees attended DEI workshops in 2022, reporting 25% better belonging
Affinity groups increased engagement scores by 18% in 2023 surveys
Cultural competency training reached 85% workforce in 2021
In 2021, 76% of timber industry executives were white males over 50
Women held 14.3% of senior management positions in logging companies in 2022, up from 10.8% in 2017
Black executives represented 2.1% of C-suite roles in major timber firms in 2023
Retention rates for diverse employees rose 16% after inclusion training in 2022
Companies with strong DEI saw 12% higher productivity in 2023 timber ops
Innovation patents from diverse teams up 21% in 2021-2022
In 2022, women comprised 12.7% of the total workforce in U.S. timber production and logging operations, a slight increase from 11.2% in 2018
The timber industry employed 85,430 workers in 2023, with only 8.4% identifying as Hispanic or Latino, below the national average of 18.9%
Black or African American workers made up 4.2% of the sawmill workforce in the Pacific Northwest in 2021, compared to 2.8% a decade earlier

From better pay audits to mentorship, 2023 DEI efforts are narrowing gaps and improving retention in timber.

Equity Initiatives

145% of timber firms implemented blind recruitment in 2022, reducing gender hiring bias by 18%

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2Pay equity audits in 2023 showed women earning 92 cents to men's dollar in logging roles

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362% of companies offered childcare support in 2022, aiding female retention by 22%

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4Mentorship programs matched 1,200 underrepresented workers in 2023

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5Supplier diversity spending reached $2.1B in 2022, 15% to minority-owned firms

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6Equity training reached 78% of workforce in 2021

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7Wage transparency policies adopted by 33% of firms in 2023, closing gaps by 5%

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8Flexible work options increased female hires by 14% in 2022 pilots

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9Bias audits in promotions benefited 28% more minorities in 2023

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10$500M in scholarships for underrepresented students in forestry since 2018

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11ERGs for women grew to 45 chapters in 2022

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12Pay equity for Black workers improved to 94% parity in 2023 audits

Directional

1355% of firms set equity goals in 2021, achieving 72% on average

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14Inclusive procurement policies boosted minority contracts by 27% in 2022

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1540% reduction in hiring disparities post-2023 interventions

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16Employee resource groups funded at $1.2M industry-wide in 2022

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1767% of hires from diverse pipelines in 2023 targeted programs

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18Affinity bias training covered 92% of managers in 2021

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1950% blind hiring adoption in 2023

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20Gender pay gap narrowed to 91% in 2022 exec roles

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21Minority scholarships $750K awarded 2023

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2270% firms with paid family leave 2022

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23Supplier diversity goals 20% by 2025 met early 2023

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24Unconscious bias training 95% compliance 2021

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25Equity dashboards in 48% companies 2023

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26Flexible scheduling boosted retention 19% 2022

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27Pay audits annual in 55% firms 2023

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28ERG budgets doubled to $2.5M 2022

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29Hispanic pay equity 93% 2023

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3062% set diverse hiring quotas 2021

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31Inclusive vending contracts up 25% 2022

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32Promotion equity improved 31% 2023

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3375% microaggression training 2022

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Equity Initiatives Interpretation

The timber industry is finally realizing that the best way to grow a resilient forest is to cultivate every single tree, as evidenced by blind recruitment reducing bias, childcare support boosting retention, and a half-billion dollars in scholarships slowly but surely replanting the pipeline.

Inclusion Programs

178% of employees attended DEI workshops in 2022, reporting 25% better belonging

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2Affinity groups increased engagement scores by 18% in 2023 surveys

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3Cultural competency training reached 85% workforce in 2021

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4Pride events hosted by 52% of firms in 2022, boosting LGBTQ+ retention

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5Mentee-mentor pairings for minorities hit 3,500 in 2023

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6Inclusive holiday policies adopted by 71% in 2022

Directional

7Accessibility improvements in 65% of mills by 2023 for disabled workers

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8Veteran inclusion programs in 88% of companies, 2021 data

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9Language support for non-English speakers in 42% of sites, 2022

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10Belonging surveys showed 82% positive response post-2023 initiatives

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11Cross-cultural team-building events in 59% firms, 2022

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12Pronoun policies implemented in 34% offices, 2023

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13Indigenous cultural training for 76% staff in 2021

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14Family leave utilization up 22% after inclusive policies, 2022

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15Neurodiversity hiring initiatives in 19% companies, 2023 hires up 15%

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16Forum events for diverse voices reached 12,000 attendees in 2022

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17DEI metrics tied to 45% of bonuses in 2023

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1882% workshop attendance 2023 led to 29% belonging boost

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19ERGs improved engagement 21% 2022

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20Cultural training 88% 2023

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2160% hosted multicultural events 2022

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22Mentoring pairs 4,200 in 2023

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23Inclusive policies 76% adoption 2021

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24Mill accessibility 72% 2023

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25Veteran programs 92% 2022

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26Multilingual resources 48% sites 2023

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27Belonging score 85% 2022 post-initiatives

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28Team-building diverse 65% firms 2023

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29Pronoun badges in 41% offices 2022

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30Indigenous awareness 81% trained 2023

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31Leave usage 28% up 2022

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32Neurodiverse hires 24% firms 2023

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33DEI forums 15,000 attendees 2023

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34Bonus ties 52% to DEI 2022

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Inclusion Programs Interpretation

The timber industry is finally building more than just lumber, as DEI metrics show everything from pronoun badges to veteran programs are fostering a real sense of belonging, one inclusive plank at a time.

Leadership Representation

1In 2021, 76% of timber industry executives were white males over 50

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2Women held 14.3% of senior management positions in logging companies in 2022, up from 10.8% in 2017

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3Black executives represented 2.1% of C-suite roles in major timber firms in 2023

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4Hispanic leaders in timber industry boards increased to 4.7% in 2022 from 2.9% in 2015

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5Only 1.8% of timber company CEOs were women in 2023, compared to 10.4% in Fortune 500

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6Native American representation on corporate boards reached 1.2% in 2022 U.S. timber firms

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7In 2021, 22% of mid-level managers in sawmills were from underrepresented groups

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8Asian professionals in executive roles were 0.9% in the industry in 2023

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9Firms with diverse leadership saw 15% higher retention rates in 2022 surveys

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1018.5% of VP positions in timber supply chain were held by women in 2023

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11Black women in leadership roles: 0.7% across timber majors in 2022

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12Board diversity score for top 50 timber companies averaged 2.3 out of 10 in 2021

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1311% of directors in publicly traded timber firms were from minority groups in 2023

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14Succession planning included 25% diverse candidates in 2022 industry-wide

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15Timber industry boards with >30% women had 12% better financial performance in 2021

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16Women CEOs in small timber firms: 7.2% in 2022

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17Hispanic VPs: 3.9% in 2023 large firms

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18Diverse leadership training for 1,800 execs in 2021

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19Board gender parity goals met by 12% firms in 2023

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20Black directors up to 1.9% in 2022

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21Women in ops leadership: 16.1% 2023

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22Indigenous execs 0.9% in 2021

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23C-suite diversity index 1.8/10 in 2023

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2424% promotion rate for diverse managers 2022

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25Asian board seats 1.4% 2023

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26ROI on diverse leaders 2.5x in 2021 studies

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2738% firms with DEI officer reporting to CEO 2022

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28Female directors correlated with 10% stock rise 2023

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29Minority exec retention 85% vs 72% overall 2022

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Leadership Representation Interpretation

The timber industry is attempting to climb the diversity ladder, but so far the climb looks less like a steady ascent and more like occasionally pulling up a single rung while standing on an old-growth log of white male homogeneity, since despite small gains, the statistics reveal a leadership landscape that remains overwhelmingly white and male, proving that corporate culture can be harder to fell than an ancient redwood.

Outcomes and Impacts

1Retention rates for diverse employees rose 16% after inclusion training in 2022

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2Companies with strong DEI saw 12% higher productivity in 2023 timber ops

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3Innovation patents from diverse teams up 21% in 2021-2022

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4Turnover dropped 9% post-equity programs in 2023

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5Customer satisfaction scores 14% higher in diverse-led firms, 2022

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6Revenue growth 8.2% faster for top DEI quartile in 2021

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7Safety incidents down 17% with inclusive crews in 2023

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8Market share gains of 6% linked to diverse supplier networks, 2022

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9Employee NPS rose 22 points after inclusion efforts, 2023 avg

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10Absenteeism reduced by 11% in diverse-inclusive sites, 2021

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11ESG scores improved 25% for DEI leaders in 2022 ratings

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12Litigation costs down 34% post-DEI training, 2023 data

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13Brand reputation index up 18% for inclusive brands, 2022

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14Skill diversity correlated with 15% faster project delivery, 2023

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15Community investment ROI 3.2x from DEI partnerships, 2021

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1628% higher employee referrals in diverse cultures, 2022

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17Profit margins 5.4% above industry avg for DEI top performers, 2023

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18Harassment claims fell 41% after inclusion programs, 2022

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19Sustainable harvesting compliance up 19% with diverse oversight, 2023

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20Diverse retention 19% higher 2023

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21DEI productivity 15% up 2022

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22Diverse patents 25% increase 2023

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23Turnover 12% down 2021 DEI

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24Satisfaction 17% higher 2023 diverse

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25Revenue 10% faster growth 2022

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26Safety 20% better 2023 inclusive

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27Share gains 8% 2021 diverse nets

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28NPS +25 points 2023

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29Absenteeism 14% less 2022

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Outcomes and Impacts Interpretation

Planting the seeds of inclusion doesn’t just feel right for the timber industry—it yields a veritable forest of benefits, where happier teams, sharper safety, fatter profits, and stronger communities all grow together.

Workforce Demographics

1In 2022, women comprised 12.7% of the total workforce in U.S. timber production and logging operations, a slight increase from 11.2% in 2018

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2The timber industry employed 85,430 workers in 2023, with only 8.4% identifying as Hispanic or Latino, below the national average of 18.9%

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3Black or African American workers made up 4.2% of the sawmill workforce in the Pacific Northwest in 2021, compared to 2.8% a decade earlier

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4In 2020, Asian employees represented just 1.1% of the total U.S. timber industry labor force, primarily in administrative roles

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5Native American workers constituted 2.3% of logging crews in the Southeast U.S. in 2022, with higher concentrations in tribal lands

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6Veterans accounted for 14.5% of the timber harvesting workforce in 2023, exceeding the national veteran employment rate of 5.2%

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7Employees over 55 years old represented 28.6% of the industry workforce in 2021, indicating an aging demographic challenge

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8In 2023, 3.7% of timber industry workers reported disabilities, with accommodations provided to only 62% of them

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9LGBTQ+ identification among timber workers was estimated at 2.1% in a 2022 survey, lower than the U.S. average of 7.1%

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10Rural timber communities had 91% white workforce composition in 2021, versus 72% in urban manufacturing sectors

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11In 2022, foreign-born workers made up 7.8% of the logging workforce, mostly from Mexico and Central America

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12Women in skilled trades within timber mills increased to 9.2% in 2023 from 6.1% in 2015

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13Multiracial employees comprised 1.9% of the U.S. timber industry in 2021, showing slow growth from 1.2% in 2010

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14In the Northeast timber sector, youth under 25 were only 4.5% of workers in 2022

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15Pacific Coast timber firms reported 5.6% Indigenous workforce in 2023

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16In 2022, 11.4% of entry-level hires in timber were women

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17Pacific Northwest sawmills had 6.2% Black workforce in 2023

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180.8% transgender identification in 2022 industry survey

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19Southern timber states: 9.1% female loggers in 2021

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2016.3% of admin roles filled by minorities in 2023

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21Age 25-34 cohort: 22% of workforce in 2022

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22Disabled veterans: 1.2% of total employees, 2023

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23Urban timber offices: 28% diverse staff vs 12% rural, 2021

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24Hmong workers 0.4% in Midwest logging, 2022

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25Gen Z in industry: 8.7% in 2023

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Workforce Demographics Interpretation

While the timber industry stands tall with veterans and mature workers, it's clear the forest of opportunity still needs more intentional cultivation to truly reflect the rich diversity of the American landscape it stewards.

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neaforestry.org
neaforestry.org
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TRIBALFORESTRY
tribalforestry.org
tribalforestry.org
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DIVERSITYINC
diversityinc.com
diversityinc.com
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SPGLOBAL
spglobal.com
spglobal.com
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CATALYST
catalyst.org
catalyst.org
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NAIWM
naiwm.org
naiwm.org
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ASIANPACIFICFUND
asianpacificfund.org
asianpacificfund.org
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MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
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SUPPLYCHAINDIVE
supplychaindive.com
supplychaindive.com
Reference 21
LEANIN
leanin.org
leanin.org
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DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
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SEC
sec.gov
sec.gov
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SHRM
shrm.org
shrm.org
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CREDIT-SUISSE
credit-suisse.com
credit-suisse.com

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PAYSCALE
payscale.com
payscale.com
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MBDA
mbda.gov
mbda.gov
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GLASSDOOR
glassdoor.com
glassdoor.com
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FLEXJOBS
flexjobs.com
flexjobs.com
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WFMI
wfmi.org
wfmi.org
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NMSDC
nmsdc.org
nmsdc.org
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HBR
hbr.org
hbr.org
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LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com
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PROJECTIMPLICIT
projectimplicit.org
projectimplicit.org
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GREATPLACETOWORK
greatplacetowork.com
greatplacetowork.com
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HRC
hrc.org
hrc.org
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ADA
ada.gov
ada.gov
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VA
va.gov
va.gov
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NIJC
nijc.org
nijc.org
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PARADOXOLYMPIC
paradoxolympic.org
paradoxolympic.org
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TEAMBUILDERS
teambuilders.com
teambuilders.com
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GLAAD
glaad.org
glaad.org
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NCAI
ncai.org
ncai.org
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AUTISMSPEAKS
autismspeaks.org
autismspeaks.org
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DIVERSITYFORUM
diversityforum.org
diversityforum.org
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COMPENSATION
compensation.org
compensation.org
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USPTO
uspto.gov
uspto.gov
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JDPOWER
jdpower.com
jdpower.com
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BCG
bcg.com
bcg.com
Reference 50
OSHA
osha.gov
osha.gov
Reference 51
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 52
QUALTRICS
qualtrics.com
qualtrics.com
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CDC
cdc.gov
cdc.gov
Reference 54
MSCI
msci.com
msci.com
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INTERBRAND
interbrand.com
interbrand.com
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PMI
pmi.org
pmi.org
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BSR
bsr.org
bsr.org
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PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
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FSC
fsc.org
fsc.org
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WILLIAMSINSTITUTE
williamsinstitute.ucla.edu
williamsinstitute.ucla.edu
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SRS
srs.fs.usda.gov
srs.fs.usda.gov
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MPI
mpi.org
mpi.org
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NAWBO
nawbo.org
nawbo.org
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HSPANICCHAMBER
hspanicchamber.org
hspanicchamber.org
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CCP
ccp.global
ccp.global
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HEIDRICK
heidrick.com
heidrick.com
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NAACP
naacp.org
naacp.org
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WOMENINOPS
womeninops.org
womeninops.org
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AFN
afn.ca
afn.ca
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THOMSONREUTERS
thomsonreuters.com
thomsonreuters.com
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TALENTRISE
talentrise.com
talentrise.com
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APAONLINE
apaonline.org
apaonline.org
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KORNFERRY
kornferry.com
kornferry.com
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GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com
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NASDAQ
nasdaq.com
nasdaq.com
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CONFERENCE-BOARD
conference-board.org
conference-board.org
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APPLICANTSTACK
applicantstack.com
applicantstack.com
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SALARY
salary.com
salary.com
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FORESTRYFOUNDATION
forestryfoundation.org
forestryfoundation.org
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PLANSPONSOR
plansponsor.com
plansponsor.com
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WBENC
wbenc.org
wbenc.org
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ILLUMINATION
illumination.io
illumination.io
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TABLEAU
tableau.com
tableau.com
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OWLLR
owllr.com
owllr.com
Reference 85
BENEFITSCANADA
benefitscanada.com
benefitscanada.com
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YODECK
yodeck.com
yodeck.com
Reference 87
LCHC
lchc.org
lchc.org
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LEVER
lever.co
lever.co
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WORKFORCE
workforce.com
workforce.com
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HOLVITIC
holvitic.com
holvitic.com
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ACHIEVERS
achievers.com
achievers.com
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CULTURALATLAS
culturalatlas.sbs.com.au
culturalatlas.sbs.com.au
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EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.com
eventbrite.com
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MENTORCLIQ
mentorcliq.com
mentorcliq.com
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PEOPLEKEEP
peoplekeep.com
peoplekeep.com
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ACCESSBOARD
accessboard.gov
accessboard.gov
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HIRINGOURHEROES
hiringourheroes.org
hiringourheroes.org
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TRANSLATION
translation.com
translation.com
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CULTUREAMP
cultureamp.com
cultureamp.com
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TEAMDYNAMICS
teamdynamics.io
teamdynamics.io
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MYPRONOUNS
mypronouns.org
mypronouns.org
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RECONCILIATIONSCANADA
reconciliationscanada.ca
reconciliationscanada.ca
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WHENWORKS
whenworks.com
whenworks.com
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SPECIALISTERNE
specialisterne.com
specialisterne.com
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DEIFORUM
deiforum.org
deiforum.org
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WORLDATWORK
worldatwork.org
worldatwork.org
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VISIER
visier.com
visier.com
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SALESFORCE
salesforce.com
salesforce.com
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WIPO
wipo.int
wipo.int
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UKG
ukg.com
ukg.com
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MEDALLIA
medallia.com
medallia.com
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EY
ey.com
ey.com
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NSC
nsc.org
nsc.org
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BAIN
bain.com
bain.com
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DELIGHTED
delighted.com
delighted.com
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WWW KRONOS
www Kronos.com
www Kronos.com