Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely

Diversity training programs had positive results when they implemented skills training and role-playing, according to a new study. Mikolette/Getty Images

Despite recent efforts to restrict them, diversity training programs have become as ubiquitous in American offices as the water cooler. They’re everywhere.

But our recent update on the state of diversity training research confirms that these programs have different levels of effectiveness and widely varying results.