The Live Recruitment Diversity Report 2025 reveals progress in representation but highlights persistent gaps in pay, progression, and leadership across the events industry.
Diversity in gender and ethnicity is improving at entry level.
Pay gaps remain significant across underrepresented groups.
Leadership roles lack true representation and equity.
Intersectionality highlights hidden barriers to progress.
The findings of our Diversity Report make one thing clear: while progress has been made, the events industry still has a long way to go in achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Key takeaways from the report
The gender pay gap remains a challenge, with males earning £3,500 more than females
White/Caucasian professionals earn, on average, £3,408 more than ethnically diverse colleagues
Women and diverse professionals struggle to break into senior leadership roles
These statistics are more than just numbers—they represent real people, real careers, and real missed opportunities for inclusion and innovation.
Closing the Gaps
The report highlights where pay and leadership gaps remain, calling on organisations to embed accountability in their diversity strategies.
Expanding the Lens
Future diversity reporting will cover disability, neurodiversity, and socio-economic factors to ensure inclusion reaches every professional.
What needs to change?
If businesses want to attract and retain the best talent, they need to take proactive steps towards inclusivity. This means:
Equal pay audits to identify and close salary gaps
Transparent promotion processes to ensure fair opportunities
Leadership development for underrepresented groups
Inclusive hiring strategies to welcome diverse talent
Diversity, equity and inclusion are not just moral imperatives—they are business priorities that drive success. A diverse industry is a stronger, more innovative industry.
Download the full Live Recruitment Diversity Report here
FAQs
What does the Diversity Report reveal?
It shows progress in gender and ethnic representation, but ongoing challenges with pay, progression, and senior leadership diversity.
Why is intersectionality important?
Because different identity factors overlap, creating unique challenges, such as ethnicity combined with gender or caring responsibilities.
What’s next for the industry?
Future reporting will include disability, neurodiversity, and socio-economic background to build a more complete picture of inclusion.