GITNUXREPORT 2026

Diversity In The Workplace Statistics

Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles across major companies despite diversity benefits.

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Millennials (born 1981-1996) make up 35% of the global workforce in 2023

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Gen Z (born 1997+) comprises 27% of U.S. workforce and growing fastest at 10% annually

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Workers over 55 are 25% of U.S. labor force in 2023, up from 19% in 2010

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Only 7% of executives are under 40 in Fortune 500 firms per 2023 data

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Age discrimination complaints rose 15% to 18,000 in 2023 EEOC filings

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40% of companies lack age-diverse leadership teams per Deloitte 2023

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Older workers (50+) have 3.5% unemployment vs. 8% for youth in 2023 OECD

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Gen Z prioritizes work-life balance with 75% rejecting overtime culture

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28% of workforce will be 55+ by 2025 per BLS projections

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Companies with age-diverse teams see 20% higher productivity

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62% of Gen Z job seekers value mental health support

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Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) hold 20% of managerial roles despite retiring

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Age gaps lead to 45% of older workers feeling undervalued

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In tech, average employee age is 32 vs. 42 national average

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Multigenerational teams boost innovation by 16% per 2023 Oxford study

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51% of workers over 50 fear age bias in promotions

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Gen Z turnover rate is 20% higher than average in first year

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EU average retirement age rose to 64.8 in 2023, increasing older worker share

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Only 12% of C-suite are Gen X (born 1965-1980)

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70% of companies plan age-inclusive policies by 2025

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Younger workers (under 30) comprise 22% but face 2x hiring discrimination claims

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Age-diverse firms have 12% lower voluntary turnover

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33% of Gen Z prefer hybrid work vs. 20% Boomers

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Older workers contribute 30% more to knowledge retention

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In retail, 40% workforce under 25, leading to experience gaps

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25% of executives plan succession for age 70+ leaders

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Gen Z values DEI 2x more than older gens per 2023 survey

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Workforce age median is 42 in US, 40 in EU 2023

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Persons with disabilities are 15% of working-age population but only 5% of workforce in OECD 2023

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U.S. disability employment rate is 21.3% vs. 65.4% non-disabled in 2023 BLS

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Only 0.8% of Fortune 500 CEOs have disabilities per 2023 Ruderman report

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Companies hiring disabled workers see 28% higher revenue

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56% of disabled employees report workplace discrimination

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Remote work boosts disabled employment by 15% post-2020

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Only 22% of firms have formal disability inclusion strategies

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Disabled workers promoted 30% less often

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Neurodiverse hires (autism, ADHD) improve innovation by 30%

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Unemployment for disabled youth is 25% vs. 12% peers

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Inclusive firms attract 2x disabled talent per Accenture 2023

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40% of disabled hide conditions fearing stigma

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Disability pay gap is 15% lower earnings annually

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Top quartile disability-diverse companies 22% more profitable

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Mental health disabilities affect 19% workforce but disclosed <5%

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ADA charges hit 25,000 in 2023, up 10%

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Chronic illness workers 12% of labor force, underemployed

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Deaf employees face 50% higher communication barriers

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Firms with accessibility tech retain 75% more disabled staff

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Blind/visually impaired employment rate 44% vs. 77% sighted

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Disability ERGs present in 35% of large firms

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Mobility impaired workers benefit from 20% productivity gains via accommodations

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65% of disabled want jobs but cite attitudinal barriers

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Inclusive hiring yields $1.6T economic value annually

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Autism employment rate under 20% despite qualifications

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Post-COVID, disabled workforce participation up 5% due to flexibility

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Women represent 47% of the U.S. workforce but only 28% of C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies as of 2023

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In 2022, only 10.6% of Fortune 500 CEOs were women, marking a slight increase from 8.8% in 2021

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Globally, women hold 27% of senior management roles according to the 2023 Grant Thornton International Business Report

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In tech companies, women comprise 26% of the professional workforce but just 11% of executive positions per 2023 Women in Tech Report

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The gender pay gap in the U.S. stands at 16% for full-time workers in 2023, with women earning 84 cents for every dollar men earn

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42% of women in corporate America report experiencing gender discrimination at work in the past year per 2023 McKinsey report

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Companies with more than 30% women in leadership roles are 15% more likely to have above-average profitability

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In the UK, women hold 29% of board positions in FTSE 350 companies as of 2023

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52% of entry-level positions are held by women, but this drops to 29% at SVP level per Lean In 2023 data

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Female representation in STEM fields is 28% in the U.S. workforce in 2023

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Women-led startups received only 2.3% of total VC funding in 2023

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In finance, women occupy 19% of senior roles globally per 2023 PwC report

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37% of women report leaving jobs due to lack of advancement opportunities

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Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to outperform peers

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In Europe, the gender pay gap averages 12.7% in 2023 EU data

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61% of women in tech report experiencing bias in promotions

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Women hold 22% of AI-related roles in 2023 per World Economic Forum

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In healthcare leadership, women are 28% of C-suite per 2023 Becker's report

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Global average for women in parliament is 26.5% as of 2023, impacting policy diversity

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45% of women feel their gender hinders career progression per LinkedIn 2023 survey

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In manufacturing, women are 29% of the workforce but 10% of managers

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Top quartile gender-diverse companies see 19% higher innovation revenue

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33% of women executives report microaggressions weekly

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In media, women direct only 16% of top-grossing films in 2023

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U.S. gender diversity in boards reached 32% in 2023 per Spencer Stuart

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Women in sales roles earn 20% less than men with similar experience

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50% of women in leadership cite childcare as a barrier per 2023 Catalyst report

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In construction, women are under 10% of the workforce

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Gender-diverse teams make better decisions 73% of the time

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In 2023, 41% of new U.S. businesses were women-owned

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18% of LGBTQ+ employees hide their identity at work in 2023

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Companies with LGBTQ+ inclusive policies see 30% higher retention rates

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Only 22% of Fortune 500 have LGBTQ+ executives visible in 2023

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46% of LGBTQ+ workers report discrimination vs. 17% non-LGBTQ+

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Transgender unemployment is 15% vs. 4% national average 2023

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Inclusive firms attract 1.5x more LGBTQ+ talent per Glassdoor 2023

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90% of non-binary workers experience harassment

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LGBTQ+ representation in media execs is 5% despite 7% population

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Firms scoring high on CEI have 12% higher productivity

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35% of gay men and 30% lesbians earn less due to bias

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Only 11% of companies offer partner benefits for same-sex couples fully

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LGBTQ+ job seekers 40% more likely to avoid non-inclusive firms

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In tech, LGBTQ+ employees are 8% but face 2x outing risks

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67% of LGBTQ+ prioritize inclusive culture in job choice

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Trans workers promoted 50% less frequently

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Global 25% of LGBTQ+ hide identity in conservative regions

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Inclusive policies boost LGBTQ+ mental health by 25%

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Only 4% of board seats held by out LGBTQ+ in 2023

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52% report verbal harassment based on orientation

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Firms with ERGs for LGBTQ+ see 15% diversity gains

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Bisexual employees face highest erasure at 80% non-disclosure

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LGBTQ+ turnover 28% higher in non-supportive cultures

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75% of Gen Z LGBTQ+ demand pronoun policies

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In finance, LGBTQ+ execs 3% vs. 5.6% population estimate

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Inclusive training reduces bias incidents by 40%

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60% of LGBTQ+ parents lack family leave equity

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Top inclusive companies 21% more profitable

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Black or African American workers comprise 12.6% of the U.S. workforce but only 3.2% of executives in 2023

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Hispanic/Latino employees make up 18% of U.S. labor force but 6% of management roles per 2023 EEOC data

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Asian Americans are 7% of workforce but 10% of professionals, yet face bamboo ceiling with 3% executives

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In tech, Black workers are 7% of professionals but 1.5% of execs per 2023 Color of Tech report

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Native American representation in corporate leadership is under 1% despite 2% of population

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Companies in top quartile for ethnic diversity are 36% more profitable per McKinsey 2023

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76% of Black professionals report experiencing discrimination at work in 2023 Gallup poll

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In the UK, ethnic minorities are 14% of population but 10% of FTSE 100 executives

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Latino unemployment rate was 5.0% vs. 3.4% for whites in 2023 BLS data

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24% of U.S. physicians are Asian, but only 9% of medical school deans

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Black women hold 1.6% of Fortune 500 C-suite roles in 2023

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In Canada, visible minorities are 22% of workforce but 9% of executives per 2023 StatsCan

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Promotion disparities show Black employees 24% less likely to be promoted

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62% of Hispanic workers report bias in hiring per 2023 Pew survey

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Ethnic-diverse leadership correlates with 19% higher revenue from innovation

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In Australia, Indigenous Australians are 3% of population but 1% of managers

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South Asian employees in UK firms promoted 15% slower than white counterparts

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41% of AAPI workers experienced racism at work in 2023

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Black executives turnover 19% higher than white peers

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In finance, ethnic minorities hold 12% of senior roles in US per 2023 FINRA

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Hispanic representation on corporate boards is 4.1% in 2023

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35% of minority employees feel excluded from networking

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Asian women in tech promoted 20% slower than white men

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In energy sector, minorities are 25% workforce but 12% leaders

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55% of Black workers unsatisfied with career advancement

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Ethnic diversity top quartile firms 33% more likely to lead industry

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Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders 0.2% of execs despite 0.4% population

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Apr 1, 2026·Next review: Oct 2026

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While nearly half of the U.S. workforce is female, less than a third of the C-suite in Fortune 500 companies is, a glaring statistic that sets the stage for why true diversity in the workplace is not just a moral imperative but a crucial business advantage.

Key Takeaways

Women represent 47% of the U.S. workforce but only 28% of C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies as of 2023
In 2022, only 10.6% of Fortune 500 CEOs were women, marking a slight increase from 8.8% in 2021
Globally, women hold 27% of senior management roles according to the 2023 Grant Thornton International Business Report
Black or African American workers comprise 12.6% of the U.S. workforce but only 3.2% of executives in 2023
Hispanic/Latino employees make up 18% of U.S. labor force but 6% of management roles per 2023 EEOC data
Asian Americans are 7% of workforce but 10% of professionals, yet face bamboo ceiling with 3% executives
Millennials (born 1981-1996) make up 35% of the global workforce in 2023
Gen Z (born 1997+) comprises 27% of U.S. workforce and growing fastest at 10% annually
Workers over 55 are 25% of U.S. labor force in 2023, up from 19% in 2010
18% of LGBTQ+ employees hide their identity at work in 2023
Companies with LGBTQ+ inclusive policies see 30% higher retention rates
Only 22% of Fortune 500 have LGBTQ+ executives visible in 2023
Persons with disabilities are 15% of working-age population but only 5% of workforce in OECD 2023
U.S. disability employment rate is 21.3% vs. 65.4% non-disabled in 2023 BLS
Only 0.8% of Fortune 500 CEOs have disabilities per 2023 Ruderman report

Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles across major companies despite diversity benefits.

Age Diversity

1Millennials (born 1981-1996) make up 35% of the global workforce in 2023

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2Gen Z (born 1997+) comprises 27% of U.S. workforce and growing fastest at 10% annually

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3Workers over 55 are 25% of U.S. labor force in 2023, up from 19% in 2010

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4Only 7% of executives are under 40 in Fortune 500 firms per 2023 data

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5Age discrimination complaints rose 15% to 18,000 in 2023 EEOC filings

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640% of companies lack age-diverse leadership teams per Deloitte 2023

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7Older workers (50+) have 3.5% unemployment vs. 8% for youth in 2023 OECD

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8Gen Z prioritizes work-life balance with 75% rejecting overtime culture

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928% of workforce will be 55+ by 2025 per BLS projections

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10Companies with age-diverse teams see 20% higher productivity

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1162% of Gen Z job seekers value mental health support

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12Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) hold 20% of managerial roles despite retiring

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13Age gaps lead to 45% of older workers feeling undervalued

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14In tech, average employee age is 32 vs. 42 national average

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15Multigenerational teams boost innovation by 16% per 2023 Oxford study

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1651% of workers over 50 fear age bias in promotions

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17Gen Z turnover rate is 20% higher than average in first year

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18EU average retirement age rose to 64.8 in 2023, increasing older worker share

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19Only 12% of C-suite are Gen X (born 1965-1980)

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2070% of companies plan age-inclusive policies by 2025

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21Younger workers (under 30) comprise 22% but face 2x hiring discrimination claims

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22Age-diverse firms have 12% lower voluntary turnover

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2333% of Gen Z prefer hybrid work vs. 20% Boomers

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24Older workers contribute 30% more to knowledge retention

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25In retail, 40% workforce under 25, leading to experience gaps

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2625% of executives plan succession for age 70+ leaders

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27Gen Z values DEI 2x more than older gens per 2023 survey

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28Workforce age median is 42 in US, 40 in EU 2023

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Age Diversity Interpretation

While the workforce is increasingly a multigenerational mosaic with Millennials and Gen Z forming the majority, corporate leadership remains a gerontocracy that risks irrelevance by clinging to outdated hierarchies, ignoring the clear economic benefits of age diversity and the generational values shift toward well-being and inclusion.

Disability Diversity

1Persons with disabilities are 15% of working-age population but only 5% of workforce in OECD 2023

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2U.S. disability employment rate is 21.3% vs. 65.4% non-disabled in 2023 BLS

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3Only 0.8% of Fortune 500 CEOs have disabilities per 2023 Ruderman report

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4Companies hiring disabled workers see 28% higher revenue

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556% of disabled employees report workplace discrimination

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6Remote work boosts disabled employment by 15% post-2020

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7Only 22% of firms have formal disability inclusion strategies

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8Disabled workers promoted 30% less often

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9Neurodiverse hires (autism, ADHD) improve innovation by 30%

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10Unemployment for disabled youth is 25% vs. 12% peers

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11Inclusive firms attract 2x disabled talent per Accenture 2023

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1240% of disabled hide conditions fearing stigma

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13Disability pay gap is 15% lower earnings annually

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14Top quartile disability-diverse companies 22% more profitable

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15Mental health disabilities affect 19% workforce but disclosed <5%

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16ADA charges hit 25,000 in 2023, up 10%

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17Chronic illness workers 12% of labor force, underemployed

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18Deaf employees face 50% higher communication barriers

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19Firms with accessibility tech retain 75% more disabled staff

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20Blind/visually impaired employment rate 44% vs. 77% sighted

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21Disability ERGs present in 35% of large firms

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22Mobility impaired workers benefit from 20% productivity gains via accommodations

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2365% of disabled want jobs but cite attitudinal barriers

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24Inclusive hiring yields $1.6T economic value annually

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25Autism employment rate under 20% despite qualifications

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26Post-COVID, disabled workforce participation up 5% due to flexibility

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Disability Diversity Interpretation

If we're so eager to hire for "outside-the-box" thinking, we might start by inviting the people we've kept outside the box—a mere glance at the data reveals that ignoring a fifth of the talent pool isn't just unfair, it's a wildly unprofitable lapse in judgment.

Gender Diversity

1Women represent 47% of the U.S. workforce but only 28% of C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies as of 2023

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2In 2022, only 10.6% of Fortune 500 CEOs were women, marking a slight increase from 8.8% in 2021

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3Globally, women hold 27% of senior management roles according to the 2023 Grant Thornton International Business Report

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4In tech companies, women comprise 26% of the professional workforce but just 11% of executive positions per 2023 Women in Tech Report

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5The gender pay gap in the U.S. stands at 16% for full-time workers in 2023, with women earning 84 cents for every dollar men earn

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642% of women in corporate America report experiencing gender discrimination at work in the past year per 2023 McKinsey report

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7Companies with more than 30% women in leadership roles are 15% more likely to have above-average profitability

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8In the UK, women hold 29% of board positions in FTSE 350 companies as of 2023

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952% of entry-level positions are held by women, but this drops to 29% at SVP level per Lean In 2023 data

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10Female representation in STEM fields is 28% in the U.S. workforce in 2023

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11Women-led startups received only 2.3% of total VC funding in 2023

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12In finance, women occupy 19% of senior roles globally per 2023 PwC report

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1337% of women report leaving jobs due to lack of advancement opportunities

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14Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to outperform peers

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15In Europe, the gender pay gap averages 12.7% in 2023 EU data

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1661% of women in tech report experiencing bias in promotions

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17Women hold 22% of AI-related roles in 2023 per World Economic Forum

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18In healthcare leadership, women are 28% of C-suite per 2023 Becker's report

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19Global average for women in parliament is 26.5% as of 2023, impacting policy diversity

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2045% of women feel their gender hinders career progression per LinkedIn 2023 survey

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21In manufacturing, women are 29% of the workforce but 10% of managers

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22Top quartile gender-diverse companies see 19% higher innovation revenue

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2333% of women executives report microaggressions weekly

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24In media, women direct only 16% of top-grossing films in 2023

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25U.S. gender diversity in boards reached 32% in 2023 per Spencer Stuart

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26Women in sales roles earn 20% less than men with similar experience

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2750% of women in leadership cite childcare as a barrier per 2023 Catalyst report

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28In construction, women are under 10% of the workforce

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29Gender-diverse teams make better decisions 73% of the time

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30In 2023, 41% of new U.S. businesses were women-owned

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Gender Diversity Interpretation

The statistics collectively reveal a corporate ladder where women are well-represented on the first rung, but someone keeps greasing the upper ones, to the detriment of both equity and profitability.

LGBTQ+ Diversity

118% of LGBTQ+ employees hide their identity at work in 2023

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2Companies with LGBTQ+ inclusive policies see 30% higher retention rates

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3Only 22% of Fortune 500 have LGBTQ+ executives visible in 2023

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446% of LGBTQ+ workers report discrimination vs. 17% non-LGBTQ+

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5Transgender unemployment is 15% vs. 4% national average 2023

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6Inclusive firms attract 1.5x more LGBTQ+ talent per Glassdoor 2023

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790% of non-binary workers experience harassment

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8LGBTQ+ representation in media execs is 5% despite 7% population

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9Firms scoring high on CEI have 12% higher productivity

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1035% of gay men and 30% lesbians earn less due to bias

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11Only 11% of companies offer partner benefits for same-sex couples fully

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12LGBTQ+ job seekers 40% more likely to avoid non-inclusive firms

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13In tech, LGBTQ+ employees are 8% but face 2x outing risks

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1467% of LGBTQ+ prioritize inclusive culture in job choice

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15Trans workers promoted 50% less frequently

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16Global 25% of LGBTQ+ hide identity in conservative regions

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17Inclusive policies boost LGBTQ+ mental health by 25%

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18Only 4% of board seats held by out LGBTQ+ in 2023

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1952% report verbal harassment based on orientation

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20Firms with ERGs for LGBTQ+ see 15% diversity gains

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21Bisexual employees face highest erasure at 80% non-disclosure

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22LGBTQ+ turnover 28% higher in non-supportive cultures

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2375% of Gen Z LGBTQ+ demand pronoun policies

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24In finance, LGBTQ+ execs 3% vs. 5.6% population estimate

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25Inclusive training reduces bias incidents by 40%

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2660% of LGBTQ+ parents lack family leave equity

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27Top inclusive companies 21% more profitable

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LGBTQ+ Diversity Interpretation

It’s a grim but crystal-clear business case: companies cling to outdated biases at their own peril, willfully ignoring that inclusion isn’t just moral but a direct lever for profit, talent, and basic human dignity.

Racial/Ethnic Diversity

1Black or African American workers comprise 12.6% of the U.S. workforce but only 3.2% of executives in 2023

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2Hispanic/Latino employees make up 18% of U.S. labor force but 6% of management roles per 2023 EEOC data

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3Asian Americans are 7% of workforce but 10% of professionals, yet face bamboo ceiling with 3% executives

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4In tech, Black workers are 7% of professionals but 1.5% of execs per 2023 Color of Tech report

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5Native American representation in corporate leadership is under 1% despite 2% of population

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6Companies in top quartile for ethnic diversity are 36% more profitable per McKinsey 2023

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776% of Black professionals report experiencing discrimination at work in 2023 Gallup poll

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8In the UK, ethnic minorities are 14% of population but 10% of FTSE 100 executives

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9Latino unemployment rate was 5.0% vs. 3.4% for whites in 2023 BLS data

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1024% of U.S. physicians are Asian, but only 9% of medical school deans

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11Black women hold 1.6% of Fortune 500 C-suite roles in 2023

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12In Canada, visible minorities are 22% of workforce but 9% of executives per 2023 StatsCan

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13Promotion disparities show Black employees 24% less likely to be promoted

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1462% of Hispanic workers report bias in hiring per 2023 Pew survey

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15Ethnic-diverse leadership correlates with 19% higher revenue from innovation

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16In Australia, Indigenous Australians are 3% of population but 1% of managers

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17South Asian employees in UK firms promoted 15% slower than white counterparts

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1841% of AAPI workers experienced racism at work in 2023

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19Black executives turnover 19% higher than white peers

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20In finance, ethnic minorities hold 12% of senior roles in US per 2023 FINRA

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21Hispanic representation on corporate boards is 4.1% in 2023

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2235% of minority employees feel excluded from networking

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23Asian women in tech promoted 20% slower than white men

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24In energy sector, minorities are 25% workforce but 12% leaders

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2555% of Black workers unsatisfied with career advancement

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26Ethnic diversity top quartile firms 33% more likely to lead industry

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27Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders 0.2% of execs despite 0.4% population

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Racial/Ethnic Diversity Interpretation

The statistics paint a stark and costly portrait: corporate America has built a remarkably efficient machine for identifying diverse talent, only to systematically dismantle it on the way to the top, proving that the real glass ceiling isn't made of glass but of unexamined bias and missed profit.

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CATALYST
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HBR
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AAMC
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RAND
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GLAAD
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OUTIN
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ILGA
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KLGATES
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FAMILYEQUALITY
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SCOPE
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MICROSOFT
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NCL
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ipsos.com