The majority of American companies are now considering scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts following President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, according to a new survey.
Just over half, 53%, of executives surveyed said that Trump’s recent DEI-related executive orders will likely result in their businesses scaling back on diversity programs, according to a Littler Mendelson survey published Wednesday. Meanwhile, 61% are considering whether to remove or reduce any DEI-related language from their websites, proxy statements or other outward-facing communications.
Comparatively, prior to Jan. 20, only 38% respondents said they were looking to decrease DEI efforts, according to the survey.
Of those surveyed, 55% said that they were worried about facing potential lawsuits related to DEI practices and programs, as well as shareholder proposals or…
