Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been rising over the past several years, gaining momentum after major events. One watershed event was the murder of George Floyd, which prompted nationwide protests and forced us to confront the racial and cultural perceptions we unconsciously hold and oftentimes perpetuate in the workplace.
But now, just a few years later, the state of the economy and widespread layoffs threaten to roll back much of the meaningful progress that has been made. A recent study shows that DEI teams are among those most affected by corporate cuts, with companies like Amazon, Nike and Twitter shedding their DEI professionals.
