Why the IT industry doesn’t believe in the ‘anti-DEI’ movement

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While the current legislative bills opposing diversity and equity efforts are primarily focused on colleges and universities, they threaten DEI support across every sector. And yet, the IT industry considers DEI an essential part of business.

Eighty percent of IT and HR professionals agree that diversity initiatives are crucial for an inclusive IT workplace, according to a recent report from TEKsystems, a global provider of technology, business and talent solutions. And the same goes for leadership: 68% of enterprise decision-makers expect to increase their DEI spending and DEI hiring in 2024.

Paola Peralta
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Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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