The National Observer: DEI Pushback Creates Challenges for some Businesses

Target Faces Backlash Over Diversity Rollback and Plunging Foot Traffic - One Green Planet

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The National Observer: DEI pushback creates challenges for some businesses

We're looking at how the pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is affecting businesses, what Wells Fargo's plans are now that its asset cap is gone, and how the cybersecurity labor market is balancing out in today's edition.

How one veteran executive is trying to survive Corporate America's DEI retreat

Chief diversity officer was once a hot job. But now DEI is under attack and executives like Candace Byrdsong Williams, who built a career in diversity, equity and inclusion, are out in the cold.

Consumers and Employees Still Want Diversity — Here's How Businesses Can Get It Right

For companies, the current backlash against DEI programs is an opportunity to refocus by addressing their flaws.

They were out and their companies were proud. Then came the DEI backlash.

Some fear anti-DEI fervor could drive openly gay, trans and nonbinary executives back into hiding. "It’s dangerous to be who you are now.”

Survey Says: Most High-Level Business Executives Believe DEI Initiatives Are Necessary To Avoid Legal Risk

Source: Jackson State University / Getty Since taking office in January, President Trump has made eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all facets of American life one of his key goals. While he’s been relatively successful in getting colleges and universities to bend the knee, it’s been a more complicated situation when it comes to American businesses. A recent survey has potentially revealed the reason for that, as many busines…