What Makes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Work?

New global data reveals strong employee support for diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI)—but also a widening gap between how leaders view progress and how workers experience it. Allan Schweyer , principal researcher in the Human Capital Center , speaks with Marion Devine , p rincipal r esearcher, Human Capital Europe, and Matthew Maloof , r esearcher, Human Capital Center, about findings from a survey of more than 1,300 employees across the US, Europe, and Asia. They explore why managers are the make-or-break factor in DEI success, how regional attitudes differ, and what senior leaders can do to strengthen credibility in a climate of political and cultural pushback. For more from The Conference Board: Bridging International Perspectives: Exploring DEI Evidence Over Optics: Proving the Impact of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advancing Opportunity and Access: Linking DEI to Business Outcomes A Tale of Two Continents: The Impact of US DEI Policy on European Businesses

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What Makes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Work? is an episode from CEO Perspectives by The Conference Board.

This episode is 25:53 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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