Companies Quietly Ramp Up DEI Efforts Amid Political Turmoil

Companies haven’t given up on their diversity, equity and inclusion programs despite the divisive politics surrounding them, new data shows.

Indeed, most companies plan to invest more in DEI initiatives over the next two years, according to survey results released Monday by global executive head-hunting firm Bridge Partners. Uncertainty over the outcome of the November presidential election—and its repercussions—means executives may make these investments quietly, however, said Tory Clarke, co-founder and partner of Bridge Partners.

Bridge polled 400 executives and human resources heads at companies with at least $25 million in revenue or more than 250 employees in April 2024. ...