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London, June 25, 2025 – Employers who dilute their policies of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are likely to trigger an exodus of talents, suggests new research.

A representative study at the national level of 1,000 adults who work by the IRIS Software Group technology company revealed that almost 60% of British workers would consider leaving whether their employer gets back on the commitments of the DEI. Two out of five (39%) said they would seriously consider leaving, while one in five (20%) said they would walk “certainly”.

Generation Z is the most likely generation of threatening to stop (68%), followed by millennials (64%) and generation X (47%). More than a third (36%) of those of generation X say that a decline in DEI policies will not influence its decision to join or stay with a business.

The data also reveals a racial fracture in the workplace expectations: 70% of respondents from the black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) history say they would leave or consider leaving if the policies were back, against 56% of respondents who identify themselves as white.

The news comes while the recent analysis of the annual reports of FTSE 100 companies reveals that there is a sharp decline in the use of terms relating to Dei **, influenced by a changing political climate.

Stephanie Kelly, director of people from the Iris Group group, said: “Our latest research clearly shows that British companies must go beyond the dei cash register. An inclusive culture deeply imports employees, with many provisions to leave roles that do not line up with their values. »»

IRIS ‘results suggest that employees are not yet in dation with DEI leaders. Nine out of 10 people (92%) said they thought their workplace was inclusive, and more than three out of five (62%) agree that their employers have improved the policies in the last 12 months, while a similar number (60%) expects this trend.

However, almost half (45%) of the workers interviewed by Iris expect the bosses to go further in improving Dei policies, with only 3% calling their employers to return to their approach.

“The inclusiveness begins at the top. Management teams must defend it, live it and integrate it into daily decisions. Kelly suite.

According to Iris’ survey, more than a quarter (26%) of the workforce believes that they do not see clear policies of Dei in their organization. This despite the people who point out that clear policies supporting Dei are one of the main ways in which companies can promote a feeling of belonging to the workplace (30%), behind only fair access to career development and promotion (35%), and a coherent and consistent remuneration and recognition between peers.

Two -thirds (68%) of British workers say that the approach of a company towards Dei is important for them when examining a new employer, which suggests that progressive policies will be crucial to attract the best talents.

Stephanie COWARD, Managing Director of IRIS HCM, said:
“Technology plays a vital role in helping HR teams generate significant and values ​​-led strategies.

“From the declaration of representation to support for more equitable hiring and promotion processes, many companies have made enormous progress in the fight against discrimination and the improvement of cultures in recent years, but it is something that requires continuous investment – complacency is not an option. Dei is good governance and do good people, and understandable, that is what attracts and retains superior talent. ”

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* Survey of 1,000 British employees conducted by the census, on behalf of IRIS Software Group, between May 29 to June 2, 2025

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About the IRIS software group
Founded in 1978, Iris Software Group is a global supplier of software solutions and services hosted by the Cloud to more than 100,000 customers in 135 countries. Iris is a trusted partner for companies, finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organizations and accounting firms of all sizes, providing innovative operational solutions that rationalize complex processes, maintain compliance and unlock growth. By simplifying, automating and providing information on critical daily mission tasks for organizations of all shapes and sizes, Iris guarantees that customers can wait with certainty and confidence. Iris is certified in 2024 super place to work® in the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Romania, Canada and the United States. Follow Iris on Facebook,, Twitter,, Instagram And Liendin. More information on its award -winning software solutions can be found here.

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Jennifer Peters | Associate director, public relations and communications
News@irisglobal.com