This report explores how the current U.S. administration has implemented notable policy changes regarding DEI initiatives, affecting businesses and universities across the nation.
It also reveals that while some companies are scaling back or abruptly ending their DEI programs, other global corporations maintain their commitment, recognizing tangible benefits for innovation, performance, and competitiveness.
The document provides strategic recommendations for companies to manage immediate risks without compromising core values. A central recommendation is the gradual adjustment of messaging, positioning diversity and inclusion as strategic drivers of innovation and business growth while avoiding politicized terms such as “quotas” or “gender equality,” which could make organizations targets of criticism or sanctions.