"Disney's "Global Belonging Week" itinerary references "belonging" and "inclusion" without mentioning "diversity," "equity," or the phrase "DEI," which has come under severe political scrutiny during President Donald Trump's second term. The word choice is a sign of the times, said Mita Mallick, a workplace strategist and the author of "Reimagine Inclusion." It fits into a broader trend of companies emphasizing words like "belonging" and "culture" that are seen as less political than the phrase "DEI," she said."
"The Mouse House is having its first-ever "Global Belonging Week" for employees, which will run from October 20 to 24 and include a series of voluntary livestream talks "designed to empower and inspire," according to an email recently sent to employees. Starting Monday, Disney staffers can tune in to keynotes designed "to celebrate our rich culture, spark engagement, and empower each of us to do our best every day," according to the email, which was viewed by Business Insider."
Disney will hold its first Global Belonging Week for employees from October 20–24, featuring voluntary livestream talks and keynotes intended to celebrate culture, spark engagement, and empower staff. The itinerary emphasizes "belonging" and "inclusion" while omitting the words "diversity," "equity," and the acronym "DEI." The event follows a reorganization of Disney's prior DEI efforts, including closure of the "Reimagine Tomorrow" digital hub. Consultants say corporations are shifting language toward "belonging" and "culture" because "diversity" and "equity" are viewed as more politically charged amid increased scrutiny. Disney did not respond to requests for comment.
Read at Business Insider
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]