The State of Diversity Hiring in 2025

This year’s data paints a complicated picture of diversity hiring. On the surface, companies report fewer challenges finding and hiring diverse talent. But dig deeper, and it looks less like success—and more like a slowdown.

The 2025 Diversity Hiring Report from Breezy HR shows that many organizations are simplifying their DEI programs, focusing on what’s easy to measure and scale, rather than what builds lasting change.

Highlights from hundreds of hiring professionals:

• 30% report no diversity hiring challenges (up from 13%)
• Only 8% publish diversity data (down from 46%)
• 69% use structured interviewing, the highest adoption yet

Structured interviews and inclusive onboarding remain bright spots, proving effective approaches still drive results. But mentorships, ERGs, and public transparency are all fading fast—a signal that while hiring teams may be finding efficiency, they’re also losing urgency.

Whether this shift marks smarter strategy or shrinking ambition depends on what happens next. For now, the data suggests diversity hiring is evolving—but not necessarily advancing.

Download the full report for the complete data, insights, and next-step recommendations