The Trump administration's efforts against DEI programs have prompted companies to alter their language, using terms like 'employee engagement' instead. Stacey Abrams argues that changing terms will not diminish criticism unless companies address their core missions. Since the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action two years ago, some firms have ceased DEI initiatives altogether. A significant number of corporate leaders now report a shift in the terminology related to DEI, with a marked decrease in the use of specific terms reflecting this rollback.
They are not mad about the letters, they're mad about the mission. And unless you are changing your mission, you will not ease the attack.
A corporate DEI rollback began two years ago when the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action.
Around 78% of C-suite leaders say they're rebranding DEI programs with new language, switching to terms such as 'employee engagement,' 'workplace culture,' 'fairness' and 'belonging.'
The backlash against DEI reached new heights when Trump took office earlier this year.
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