This is how DEI will change in 2025
As we head into 2025, we will see more companies reevaluate their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Boeing Co, Ford Motor, Harley Davidson, Lowe’s Cos, Walmart, and more, have shared that they are eliminating or pivoting their DEI efforts. Trump’s promise to crack down on DEI initiatives as he enters his second term is also creating a culture of fear, especially for those companies who are also government contractors. There will be more companies canceling their DEI efforts in the months to come, and others who choose to rebrand or rename the work.
Here are some ways we will see companies approach DEI in 2025.
Pivoting to Belonging and Culture
Some companies will rebrand DEI work to be centered around belonging and culture. While some leaders may feel uneasy about continuing to use the words diversity, equity, and inclusion, belonging can spark more feelings of comfort. When we feel like we belong in our workplaces, we are happier and more engaged. We feel like we are accepted by our colleagues and our leaders. We are more likely to be productive on our teams and positively contribute to our workplace culture.
As companies pivot to belonging and culture roles, these teams may be positioned as part of the human resources team or communications team. Belonging and culture roles may also look after onboarding experience for new hires, ensuring they are welcomed to the company on day one, and continue to get acclimated to the company 60 days in. These roles may also now be in charge of employee engagement, including implementing an annual employee survey, leading events, and overseeing internal communications. They may oversee and partner with employee resource groups if they still are being nurtured in the organization.
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