The NAACP criticizes the corporate retreat on DEI, arguing that inclusive policies benefit both employees and consumers. Research suggests that investors may not penalize companies for staying ...

In its 2023 annual report, BlackRock had a section focused on DEI and said that it "believes a diverse workforce with an inclusive and connected culture is a commercial imperative and ...

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For instance, rather than using the term DEI, you will hear employers instead discuss their desire to foster “inclusion” and talk about how an inclusive culture is an integral part of their ...

The Trump administration has targeted DEI programs with executive orders ... faculty on equity topics like how to recognize bias and inclusive hiring practices. Two Ohio State professionals ...

the discussion around DEI initiatives should be far less controversial. It is intended to create an inclusive environment for all, addressing unconscious bias and cultural competence by ...

In recent years, big brands stepped up to promote LGBTQ+ equality with more inclusive benefits and policies ... It recently rolled back some of its DEI policies, as have other Hollywood studios ...

Wright State University has a Division of Inclusive Excellence with a budget ... request documents identifying the size and budget of DEI programs at the area’s three public universities.

or taking steps to make recruitment and promotion policies fairer and more inclusive.” One criticism of DEI initiatives is that they contradict the meritocratic system, which rewards the best ...

The United States Department of Education had sent a message to all schools telling them to scale back DEI programs ... within the former Division of Inclusive Excellence, Community & Belonging." ...