EDITORIAL: DEI debate is an opportunity to refine policies
Business case is strong enough to find sweet spot between legal compliance and business performance
12 February 2025 - 05:00
The debate around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies has hit a fever pitch in the corporate world. Faced with threats of potential legal liability and backlash from conservative factions, some companies are choosing to roll back their DEI initiatives.
To add historical context, a fresh wave of corporate DEI initiatives was launched after the 2020 murder of George Floyd, whose tragic murder served as catalyst for a broader cultural shift amid wide spread protests and public demand to racial justice...
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