DEI News
Walmart, World’s Biggest Retailer, Will Curb Diversity Efforts
Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI programs targeted by conservative activists. The world's ...
Companies Are Dropping the D or E From DEI to Avoid Criticism
After a backlash against DEI programs by conservative activists, a majority of executives in a new survey said that their companies have changed how the initiatives are ...
Despite Recent Backlash, Nearly 60% of U.S. Workers Support Current DEI Policies
While recent events have put corporate America's diversity efforts on defense, the programs continue to receive strong support from employees, according to new research from The Conference Board. The ...
Major Companies Abandon an LGBTQ+ Rights Report Card After Facing Anti-Diversity Backlash
More than two decades ago, when gay men and lesbians were prohibited from serving openly in the U.S. military and no state had legalized same-sex marriages, a national ...
U.S. Companies Nix Career Programs for Women Amid DEI Backslide
Amid a DEI backlash in corporate America, employers are cutting programs meant to boost the careers of women and grow the pipeline of female workers, with the pullback ...
Career Development Top Factor in Employee Engagement, Retention
Newly released data shows that career development opportunities highly influence both employee engagement and retention, according to global insurance broker Gallagher's 2024 U.S. Career Wellbeing ...
DEI Should Be Included in Workplace Injury Prevention Initiatives: Report
Although increases in regulations, innovative technologies, hazard assessments and other methods have improved workplace safety, research shows workers of color face more work-related injuries and ...
Unifying Voices Forum Brings Together Industry Groups to Discuss DEI
Bringing more diversity to the insurance industry will take intentional, deliberate effort and teamwork. That's the encouraging outlook from a panel of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) thought ...
DEI: Redefining the Paradigm for the Property/Casualty Industry
The recent billionaire back-and-forth about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is a great opportunity to look at why we're doing DEI, how we're doing it — and ...