Research to date indicates there's much to be done to establish managers as an integral part of DEI. A recent report from Gartner HR found organizations are falling short on leveraging managers to champion DEI efforts. The report's findings indicated that, "Despite managers' unique position on the frontline, managers in most organizations serve as mere supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives rather than owners of DEI outcomes." Gartner's research also showed that in organizations with managers who put DEI into practice, such as by being ethical and transparent in their decision making, "employees are 3 times more likely to be high performers, 1.5 times more likely to continue working for their employer and nearly 3 times more likely to feel included."