Publicis Groupe's Newest Diversity Data Reveals Small But Steady Progress

Leadership, however, remains a challenge

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Publicis Groupe released the second batch of data tracking its U.S. workforce as part of the company’s mission to diversify its talent base with more people of color, and while the progress has been slow, it’s also been steady. Overall, there has been a 5.5% increase in diverse talent versus last year, bringing its American total to 32.7% for its 21,000+ workforce.

While there has been improvement in the diversity of people of color at all career levels, the number in entry-level positions was up 5%, and mid-level positions up 8%, compared to 2020.

Leadership remains non-diverse

Leadership, however, remains a challenge, with 80.8%

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