Major corporations like Target, Walmart, and Google are rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, reflecting a cultural shift against such initiatives. While some companies openly reaffirm their commitment to DEI, a larger number have decided to quietly downsize these efforts without public acknowledgment. They navigate a complex legal environment, often feeling the pressure of an increasingly vocal anti-DEI sentiment. The situation raises concerns about how DEI initiatives may fade away under the radar, with many organizations opting for silence rather than confrontation over the issues.
In corporate America, nixing employee resource groups is the new version of posting that Black Lives Matter black square five years ago.
Companies are hoping to fly under the anti-DEI crowd's radar at a moment when the movement feels more emboldened than ever.
While several companies have made splashy announcements about their DEI plans, others have simply scrubbed mentions of them.
What has changed is there's a cloud of ambiguity as to what is lawful.
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