02/25/2025

A Practical Guide to Doing DE&I Work in a Hostile Era

In this uncertain time, organizations can still do what's right

The surge in anti-DE&I sentiment, fueled by political actions, social pressures and legal uncertainties creates a complex environment for organizations striving to foster diverse and inclusive workplaces.

To navigate this turbulent environment and advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), companies should focus on three key actions:

• Tying DE&I to outcomes
• Creating systems that focus on debiasing, and
• Building cultures of accountability.

Understanding the backlash and how to defend against it

The current DE&I backlash creates a complex environment for companies that want to  foster diverse and inclusive workplaces. To respond effectively, organizations must first understand the sources of the backlash.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Fast Company.