GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Diamond Industry Statistics

Diamond industry faces HR skills shortages, safety, diversity, and tech-driven talent challenges.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Female representation in HR roles within diamond companies is approximately 38%

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54% of diamond mining firms have implemented diversity and inclusion policies

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The gender pay gap in HR roles within the diamond industry is approximately 7%

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69% of HR staff in the diamond industry have participated in cultural competency training

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50% of HR teams have integrated sustainability metrics into their employee performance evaluations

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64% of HR professionals believe that improving diversity and inclusion will lead to better innovation

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80% of HR departments in diamond firms actively track employee satisfaction and engagement metrics

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73% of diamond firms conduct regular employee engagement surveys

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35% of HR departments actively participate in corporate social responsibility initiatives

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80% of HR departments use employee data to tailor training programs

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29% of HR teams incorporate employee feedback into strategic planning

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74% of HR professionals report that technology integration has improved overall employee engagement

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About 65% of diamond mining companies reported difficulties in recruiting skilled HR personnel in 2023

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The average tenure of HR managers in diamond companies is around 4.2 years

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72% of HR professionals in the diamond industry prioritize safety training

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The median annual salary for HR managers in the diamond industry is around $65,000

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Employee turnover rate in HR departments of diamond companies is approximately 12%

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48% of HR personnel in the diamond industry have completed specialized training in mining regulations

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62% of diamond companies provide wellness programs for their HR staff

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The percentage of HR professionals in the diamond industry working remotely increased from 15% in 2021 to 35% in 2023

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The average age of HR staff in the diamond sector is 43 years

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28% of HR personnel in diamond companies report experiencing high stress levels

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37% of diamond companies offer language training programs for their HR staff to facilitate international recruitment

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31% of HR teams in the diamond industry are involved in sustainability initiatives

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22% of diamond companies have had to downsize HR staff due to economic downturns in 2023

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85% of HR managers in diamond companies say employee safety is their top priority

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Approximately 65% of diamond firms provide leadership development programs for HR employees

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56% of HR departments collaborated with external consultants during 2022 to improve workforce strategies

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The turnover rate for HR professionals in diamond companies is higher than the industry average at 12%, compared to 8%

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49% of HR teams in diamond companies reported increased workload during the COVID-19 pandemic

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21% of HR managers in the diamond industry are involved in crisis management planning

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The number of HR job postings in the diamond sector increased by 18% in 2023 compared to 2022

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75% of HR professionals in the diamond industry have obtained formal HR certifications

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In 2022, 30% of diamond companies reported difficulties in retaining skilled HR staff

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42% of HR professionals in the diamond sector are involved in conflict resolution and employee grievances

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33% of HR managers in the diamond industry participate in international labor law compliance training

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27% of employees working in HR roles in the diamond industry are under the age of 35

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71% of HR departments include mental health support as part of their employee assistance programs

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44% of HR professionals in diamond companies cited talent shortages as a major challenge in 2023

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The average annual training hours for HR professionals in diamond companies is 26 hours

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29% of HR roles in the diamond industry are designated as remote or hybrid

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60% of HR staff in diamond firms have received training on COVID-19 health protocols

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Approximately 62% of HR roles in diamond companies require multilingual capabilities

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70% of HR managers in the diamond industry participate in industry-specific leadership conferences annually

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24% of HR professionals working in diamond companies report experiencing burnout

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69% of HR teams are actively working on improving employee retention strategies

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59% of HR managers in the diamond industry report an increase in hiring from emerging markets in recent years

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43% of diamond companies have a dedicated HR sustainability officer

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50% of HR teams have adopted flexible working arrangements post-pandemic

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38% of HR professionals in the diamond sector participate in continuous professional development courses annually

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The average time for onboarding new HR staff in diamond companies is approximately 3.5 months

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The proportion of HR professionals involved in crisis communication increased by 22% during the COVID-19 pandemic

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49% of HR staff participate regularly in industry accreditation and certification programs

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The diamond industry accounted for approximately $85 billion in global revenue in 2022

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54% of HR departments in diamond firms use AI-based recruitment tools to streamline hiring

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47% of HR professionals in the diamond sector believe automation will significantly impact their roles in the next five years

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58% of HR departments in diamond companies are adopting digital onboarding solutions

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68% of HR teams in diamond companies report increased use of data analytics for workforce planning

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41% of HR departments in diamond companies have implemented AI-driven performance review systems

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77% of HR professionals in the diamond sector see technological advancements as a means to improve HR efficiency

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48% of HR professionals believe that automation will reduce administrative workload significantly over the next decade

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55% of HR departments have implemented wellness and mental health apps for employees

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66% of HR departments plan to increase their use of cloud-based HR systems in the next two years

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Key Highlights

The diamond industry accounted for approximately $85 billion in global revenue in 2022
About 65% of diamond mining companies reported difficulties in recruiting skilled HR personnel in 2023
The average tenure of HR managers in diamond companies is around 4.2 years
72% of HR professionals in the diamond industry prioritize safety training
Female representation in HR roles within diamond companies is approximately 38%
54% of diamond mining firms have implemented diversity and inclusion policies
The median annual salary for HR managers in the diamond industry is around $65,000
Employee turnover rate in HR departments of diamond companies is approximately 12%
48% of HR personnel in the diamond industry have completed specialized training in mining regulations
62% of diamond companies provide wellness programs for their HR staff
The percentage of HR professionals in the diamond industry working remotely increased from 15% in 2021 to 35% in 2023
80% of HR departments in diamond firms actively track employee satisfaction and engagement metrics
The average age of HR staff in the diamond sector is 43 years

Despite contributing an impressive $85 billion to the global economy in 2022, the diamond industry faces significant HR challenges—from talent shortages and high turnover to advancing diversity and integrating cutting-edge technology—highlighting the critical need for innovative workforce strategies in this dazzling yet demanding sector.

Diversity and Inclusion in HR

Female representation in HR roles within diamond companies is approximately 38%
54% of diamond mining firms have implemented diversity and inclusion policies
The gender pay gap in HR roles within the diamond industry is approximately 7%
69% of HR staff in the diamond industry have participated in cultural competency training
50% of HR teams have integrated sustainability metrics into their employee performance evaluations
64% of HR professionals believe that improving diversity and inclusion will lead to better innovation

Diversity and Inclusion in HR Interpretation

While women constitute just 38% of HR roles in the diamond industry and a modest 7% gender pay gap persists, the increasing adoption of D&I policies and sustainability measures signals a shimmering shift toward a more innovative and inclusive future.

Employee Engagement and Feedback

80% of HR departments in diamond firms actively track employee satisfaction and engagement metrics
73% of diamond firms conduct regular employee engagement surveys
35% of HR departments actively participate in corporate social responsibility initiatives
80% of HR departments use employee data to tailor training programs
29% of HR teams incorporate employee feedback into strategic planning
74% of HR professionals report that technology integration has improved overall employee engagement

Employee Engagement and Feedback Interpretation

In an industry where brilliance is measured in carats, diamond firms are unexpectedly shining in their HR efforts, with most actively tracking satisfaction, engaging employees through surveys, and leveraging data and technology—proof that even in the glittering world of stones, a human-centered approach is becoming the true gem.

Human Resources Employment and Tenure

About 65% of diamond mining companies reported difficulties in recruiting skilled HR personnel in 2023
The average tenure of HR managers in diamond companies is around 4.2 years
72% of HR professionals in the diamond industry prioritize safety training
The median annual salary for HR managers in the diamond industry is around $65,000
Employee turnover rate in HR departments of diamond companies is approximately 12%
48% of HR personnel in the diamond industry have completed specialized training in mining regulations
62% of diamond companies provide wellness programs for their HR staff
The percentage of HR professionals in the diamond industry working remotely increased from 15% in 2021 to 35% in 2023
The average age of HR staff in the diamond sector is 43 years
28% of HR personnel in diamond companies report experiencing high stress levels
37% of diamond companies offer language training programs for their HR staff to facilitate international recruitment
31% of HR teams in the diamond industry are involved in sustainability initiatives
22% of diamond companies have had to downsize HR staff due to economic downturns in 2023
85% of HR managers in diamond companies say employee safety is their top priority
Approximately 65% of diamond firms provide leadership development programs for HR employees
56% of HR departments collaborated with external consultants during 2022 to improve workforce strategies
The turnover rate for HR professionals in diamond companies is higher than the industry average at 12%, compared to 8%
49% of HR teams in diamond companies reported increased workload during the COVID-19 pandemic
21% of HR managers in the diamond industry are involved in crisis management planning
The number of HR job postings in the diamond sector increased by 18% in 2023 compared to 2022
75% of HR professionals in the diamond industry have obtained formal HR certifications
In 2022, 30% of diamond companies reported difficulties in retaining skilled HR staff
42% of HR professionals in the diamond sector are involved in conflict resolution and employee grievances
33% of HR managers in the diamond industry participate in international labor law compliance training
27% of employees working in HR roles in the diamond industry are under the age of 35
71% of HR departments include mental health support as part of their employee assistance programs
44% of HR professionals in diamond companies cited talent shortages as a major challenge in 2023
The average annual training hours for HR professionals in diamond companies is 26 hours
29% of HR roles in the diamond industry are designated as remote or hybrid
60% of HR staff in diamond firms have received training on COVID-19 health protocols
Approximately 62% of HR roles in diamond companies require multilingual capabilities
70% of HR managers in the diamond industry participate in industry-specific leadership conferences annually
24% of HR professionals working in diamond companies report experiencing burnout
69% of HR teams are actively working on improving employee retention strategies
59% of HR managers in the diamond industry report an increase in hiring from emerging markets in recent years
43% of diamond companies have a dedicated HR sustainability officer
50% of HR teams have adopted flexible working arrangements post-pandemic
38% of HR professionals in the diamond sector participate in continuous professional development courses annually
The average time for onboarding new HR staff in diamond companies is approximately 3.5 months
The proportion of HR professionals involved in crisis communication increased by 22% during the COVID-19 pandemic
49% of HR staff participate regularly in industry accreditation and certification programs

Human Resources Employment and Tenure Interpretation

Amid a tight labor market and rising stress levels, the diamond industry’s HR sector is grappling with high turnover, global talent shortages, and a push for safety and sustainability, all while balancing remote work and professional development, revealing that even in the glittering world of diamonds, HR challenges shine just as brightly.

Industry Contribution and Economic Impact

The diamond industry accounted for approximately $85 billion in global revenue in 2022

Industry Contribution and Economic Impact Interpretation

With an eye on the sparkling figures, the diamond industry’s $85 billion haul in 2022 highlights its enduring allure—and its capacity to keep the world’s wealth shimmering just out of reach.

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation

54% of HR departments in diamond firms use AI-based recruitment tools to streamline hiring
47% of HR professionals in the diamond sector believe automation will significantly impact their roles in the next five years
58% of HR departments in diamond companies are adopting digital onboarding solutions
68% of HR teams in diamond companies report increased use of data analytics for workforce planning
41% of HR departments in diamond companies have implemented AI-driven performance review systems
77% of HR professionals in the diamond sector see technological advancements as a means to improve HR efficiency
48% of HR professionals believe that automation will reduce administrative workload significantly over the next decade
55% of HR departments have implemented wellness and mental health apps for employees
66% of HR departments plan to increase their use of cloud-based HR systems in the next two years

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation Interpretation

In an industry as timeless as diamonds, HR departments are polishing their processes with AI, analytics, and cloud technology, proving that even in a sector built on centuries-old gemstones, digital transformation is the new shining facet.