With terms like “anti-DEI” and “anti-woke” being coined by policy makers and business leaders, it may seem like the workforce is regressing when it comes to their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. But thankfully, that’s not necessarily the case.
More than two dozen anti-DEI bills have been introduced in state legislatures — nine of which have passed — since 2021, according to Axios. In addition, household names such as Lyft and Meta have targeted DEI-specific positions more than other jobs in company-wide layoffs. While it may seem like inclusion efforts are under attack, it’s important to look at the bigger picture.
