Navigating DEI in the Now

This report explores how the current U.S. administration, led by Donald Trump, has imposed significant restrictions on DEI initiatives, directly impacting businesses and universities reliant on federal funding.

It also reveals that while some companies are scaling back or abruptly ending their DEI programs, other global corporations maintain their commitment, recognizing tangible benefits for innovation, performance, and competitiveness.

The document provides strategic recommendations for companies to manage immediate risks without compromising core values. A central recommendation is the gradual adjustment of messaging, positioning diversity and inclusion as strategic drivers of innovation and business growth while avoiding politicized terms such as “quotas” or “gender equality,” which could make organizations targets of criticism or sanctions.