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UPI on MSN.com · 3d

Business effects of Trump’s anti-DEI and anti-trans agendas run deep

Transgender rights have become a lightning rod in the United States. A barrage of federal directives seeks to challenge or outright eliminate protections in areas ranging from health care to education to the military.

IBM Reportedly Walks Back Diversity Policies, Citing ‘Inherent Tensions’: Here Are All The Companies Rolling Back DEI Programs

Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN.com · 6d

New DEI rules are creating confusion. Here’s what to do.

President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” which created a new set of rules regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

Women's eNews · 14d

Declining Support for Workplace Inclusion Jeopardizes America’s Nursing Mothers and Their Babies

The loss of DEI policies promoting full inclusion of all employees jeopardizes another group: America’s breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

Scripps News on MSN.com · 3d

Amid anti-DEI crackdown, ousted officials raise alarm about EEOC shift

The Trump administration is making significant and troubling changes to the enforcement of workplace anti-discrimination laws, former federal officials say. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on the evening of January 27,

$12 million in research grants, contracts at University of Maryland impacted by Trump DEI cuts

More than 40 research grants and contracts at the University of Maryland, College Park have been canceled due to cuts by the Trump administration, according to The Diamondback, the independent student newspaper associated with the university.

USA TODAY · 6d

Did the DEI Target boycott work? Here's what company documents say

A 40-day boycott of Target over DEI rollbacks ended April 17. Here's what the company reported and how it may have impacted foot traffic and stock.

The Business Journals on MSN.com · 4d

HR leaders face pressure to enforce unpopular workplace policies

Human-resource professionals have more say within their organizations, but that level of influence comes with drawbacks.

When the EEOC's stance on 'wokeness' meets state legal protections

The EEOC’s apparent pursuit to push back against DEI and what it calls “gender ideology” in the workplace has sown confusion for businesses.

Indiana Daily Student · 10d

OPINION: Pride, performativity and the path forward

Duke isn't the only culprit here; since the 2024 presidential election, a slew of other influential corporations, including Amazon, Meta, Google, Target, Ford and Walmart have come down with a severe case of Trump-appeasement fever and backpedaled on DEI promises, all despite having made strong racial justice pledges in 2020.

Benefits Pro · 27d

As DEI falters and RTO rises, could women's workplace progress be at risk?

According to a new report from IWG, Women in the Hybrid Workplace Report ... UnitedHealth Group removes mentions of DEI from website Wells agrees with this sentiment. “As a mother of two ...

Tallahassee Democrat · 29d

Understanding the value of DEI | Opinion

DEI stands for diversity ... to health care, education, and the workplace." He announced that Google would attempt to increase the "leadership representation of underrepresented groups" by ...

JDJournal · 10d

Reed Smith Abandons DEI Program Amid EEOC Scrutiny: What the Rebrand Really Means for Law Firm Diversity

Introduction: From Gold Standard to “Culture & Engagement” For years, Reed Smith was celebrated as a diversity champion in BigLaw. The firm consistently earned accolades from the Women In Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) and touted its DEI milestones in public-facing content.

Dallas Morning News · 15d

Johnson: Costco’s DEI stand shows how to do the right thing

Some have quietly dismantled their DEI initiatives ... they’re essential to a thriving workplace and a successful business. “Our efforts at diversity, equity and inclusion remind and reinforce ...

WSMV on MSN.com · 12d

Bill dismantling DEI in TN continues to move through legislature

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A bill addressing the dismantling of diversity, equality and inclusion departments in Tennessee is continuing to move forward through the legislature.

Mayes refutes state threat to pull school funds over DEI

() - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes pushed back this week against state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne after he threatened to pull funding from Kyrene School District due to its diversity,

WWD on MSN.com · 4d

DEI Lives at Levi’s: Less than 1% of Shares Voted to Ditch Diversity Programs

The National Center for Public Policy Research said the headline should read, "No trustworthy shareholders voted for DEI."

Decider on MSN.com · 9d

‘The View’: Sunny Hostin Criticizes “Tone Deaf” Pete Buttigieg’s Remarks About DEI

When the clip concluded, Hostin couldn’t hide her disapproval. She told her co-hosts, “I like Pete, of course. But I think he got that so wrong and it was so tone-deaf, considering what’s going on.”

Federal pressure prompts Port of Portland to vote on DEI policy revocation

The port scheduled a special meeting of its commissioners for April 21. The action item alludes to a crackdown in DEI programs by the Trump administration.

KOIN on MSN.com · 6d

Port of Portland votes to revoke DEI policies to comply with Trump executive order

The Port of Portland has voted to revoke its diversity, equity and inclusion policies in order to remain in compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Fox News · 17h

Defunding DEI: Here’s how the Trump administration has undone Biden’s very prized programs

President Donald Trump shut down all diversity, equity and inclusion offices across the federal government during his first week in office, quickly undoing former President Joe Biden’s efforts.

Bloomberg Law News · 12d

Reed Smith ‘Retires’ DEI Label Following Trump Bias Inquiry (2)

Global law firm Reed Smith is doing away with the DEI branding for hiring and promotion in response to a workplace discrimination probe by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

New York Post · 24d

Married senior Army Reservist and DEI specialist has double life posting gay porn on secret X account

A married Army Reserve lieutenant colonel with a job as a DEI specialist has led a double ... X account “franzkafka2007,” Harmon shared workplace fantasies, self-generated X-rated content ...

The Spokesman-Review · 14d

USDA removes more than 1,000 training courses – including bullying and harassment – for ‘gender ideology extremism’ and DEI

when DEI in the workplace benefits anyone who might face unknown barriers to gain employment. A hypothetical situation she suggested is a hiring requirement in which one would need to have ...

The New York Sun · 15h

After a Campaign Against DEI, Trump Administration and Allies Turn Their Attention to ‘Woke’ Artificial Intelligence

AI images generated by Google were telling Americans ‘that George Washington was Black, or that America's doughboys in World War I were, in fact,

The Hill · 16d

Trump administration’s new EEOC guidance signals support for religious Americans

In new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the administration tells Americans to be on the lookout for workplace discrimination perpetuated under the guise of the DEI agenda.

The Independent · 13d

Third of public think DEI policies in workplaces have gone too far – poll

Just over a third of Britons think that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in the workplace have gone too far, new polling suggests. An Ipsos poll for PA Mediapoint surveyed 1,200 ...

London Evening Standard on MSN.com · 13d

Third of public think DEI policies in workplaces have gone too far – poll

Just over a third of Britons think that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in the workplace have gone too far, new polling suggests. An Ipsos poll for PA Mediapoint surveyed 1,200 British adults aged 15 to 75 about DEI in the workplace between March 28 and April 2.

DEI's Next Evolution Must Redefine 'Fairness'

To combat recent backlash, organizations' approach to DEI must take a new form and reinterpret what fairness looks like.

The HR Digest · 1d

Ally Financial DEI Lawsuit Dropped as Bank Dials Back Diversity Efforts

In response to the lawsuit and broader political pressures, Ally Financial significantly reduced DEI mentions in its 2024 SEC filings.

The Australian Financial Review · 11d

Australian companies unlikely to backtrack on DEI despite US shift

US President Donald Trump has banned equity initiatives and slashed DEI programs. Workplace diversity expert Cilla Robinson, of law firm King & Wood Mallesons. Robinson, an employment partner ...

Ipsos poll finds widespread support for key workplace DEI initiatives, but men are more likely than women to say DEI has gone ‘too far’

However, men (43%) are significantly more likely than women (29%) to believe DEI initiatives in general have gone ‘too far’ in UK workplaces. Men (37%) are also significantly more likely than women (17%) to approve of President Trump’s actions to restrict DEI policies in the United States.

Black Enterprise on MSN.com · 5d

Nurse Schools Misguided And Misinformed White Coworker That ‘DEI Is Not A Synonym For Black’

Black female nurse faced a passive-aggressive anti-DEI rant from a white coworker, she decided to respond with the facts.

JD Supra · 27d

EEOC & DOJ New Guidance on DEI-Related Discrimination: What Does it Mean for Employers?

and inclusion (“DEI”) in the workplace. Although DEI is not defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it has recently come under significant scrutiny. This guidance was released ...

Multiple federal agencies end LinkedIn contracts over DEI

a recruiting page which offers employers tips on signaling their commitment to DEI in job postings, resources for more equitable hiring and tips on achieving gender equity in the workplace.

Amid DEI uncertainty, what happens to pay equity?

Regardless of the changes in the federal DEI policies, the law still stands that you should be paying people equally,” a pay equity strategist said.

Majority of U.S. Employees Stand By DEI Efforts

Employees support DEI initiatives, but at the same time they recognize there are some challenges, according to the company. Specifically, 29% cite insufficient resources as the biggest barrier to DEI success and 28% point to a lack of sustained leadership commitment.

New Jersey Monitor · 5d

Bill would require diversity, equity, and inclusion offices in all state agencies

The bill comes as the Trump administration threatens to withhold federal funding for public entities that offer DEI initiatives.

HR Magazine · 3d

How to enlist DEI champions

Rightly or wrongly, people from minority groups are often approached or volunteered to head up workplace inclusion initiatives. How else can leaders find workplace inclusion ambassadors? Toby Mildon offers his advice.

The HR Digest · 3d

Japan’s Work Culture Shifts to Support Women in the Workforce

Japan’s work culture is shifting to support female employment and participation in the workforce as the US steps back from DEI.

DE&I – don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

Now more than ever we need to remain focused on the real goals of DE&I – and whether we call it that or not, we surely must continue with that philosophy and not throw the baby out with the bathwater. This column appeared in the April edition of PME. Read the full issue here.

Independent Journal Review · 3d

Business Experts Sound Alarm On DEI Initiatives In Corporate America

Some experts have warned that many of the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies which have become prevalent throughout corporate

DEI rollbacks are affecting women’s behavior at work and career plans, survey finds

Half of women said they’re being cautious about changing jobs, prioritizing security over their career growth and seeking employers with DEI commitments.

DEI rollbacks: Where top tech vendors stand

And they moved fast, making changes to DEI language and programming as early ... ranking as the world’s most LGBTQ+ friendly employer by the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark three years in ...

Accounting Today · 13d

DEI enters stealth mode

The Trump administration's campaign against DEI is changing — not necessarily eliminating — accounting firms' efforts.

Computer Weekly · 13d

The DEI backlash is over – we are talking a full scale revolt

For years, we’ve talked about the backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). But we’re beyond that now. We are witnessing a full-scale revolt and fierce retaliation in the US, led by the “Presidential Resistor In Chief” Donald Trump.

Boston College · 2d

BC School of Social Work scrutinizes DEI in the workplace

Samuel Bradley Jr., Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, and Kathleen Christensen led the BC School of Social Work study on workplace DEI policies.(Photos by Caitlin Cunningham, left, and Gary Wayne Gilbert, center) Instead of conceptualizing the level of equity as ...