Corporate America Drew Back From DEI. The Upheaval Isn’t Over.

In response to recent shifts in corporate priorities under evolving political pressures, Leadership Now CEO Daniella Ballou-Aares notes the importance of diversity as a contributing factor to both democracy and business success.

Supporters of DEI say most boards and executives still support diversity efforts, even if they avoid the term, bend to the demands of activists or try to sidestep skirmishes with Trump’s administration. CEOs also risk backlash among customers and employees.

“Diversity is a core American feature,” said Daniella Ballou-Aares, chief executive of the Leadership Now Project, a business group that hasn’t taken a position on DEI. “Do I think every company will emphasize the benefits of diversity in the workforce? No, and I don’t think everyone is doing that right now, either. But it won’t go away all together.”

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