DEI Backlash? Peter Economy's INC Article, "With DEI Under Attack: Here are 5 Ways to be Inclusive," discusses the "growing legal, social, and political backlash" against DEI, prompting many major companies to discreetly remove the term from their public communications. However, many firms are rebranding or emphasizing Inclusion instead. Our findings The Conference Board of Asia mirror this trend, with DEI remaining strong as firms focus on creating inclusive work environments. According to Catalyst, Deloitte, and the World Economic Forum, organizations with inclusive cultures see approximately 20% higher innovation rates and a near-equivalent increase in revenue. #inclusion #dei
Asia's deep-rooted cultural diversity means that DEI executives say their companies are continuing to pursue the goal of building more inclusive work environments without feeling the need to mimic Western strategies. If you are a member with us, click to download the full report "Amidst Global DEI Rollbacks: Will Asia Power On?" by Dr. Jane Horan, EdD and Dr. Sandhya Karpe: https://lnkd.in/gSC846Bb The Conference Board The Conference Board Europe Shreya Soota Praisy Abraham #DEI