According to a survey published in 2021, 33 percent of executive search firms stated their clients do not require diverse shortlists. This compares to only 18 percent of respondents who stated that the majority of their clients requested diversity amongst potential candidates for executive positions.
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Bullhorn. (March 15, 2022). Share of executive search firms whose clients require diverse shortlists in 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1096808/executive-search-firms-demand-for-diversity/
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Bullhorn. (2022). Share of executive search firms whose clients require diverse shortlists in 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/1096808/executive-search-firms-demand-for-diversity/
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