A majority of Americans across nearly all demographic groups said DEI initiatives have made no impact on their personal careers, according to a newly released Harris Poll/Axios Vibes survey.
Why it matters: Republican lawmakers and activists have vilified DEI, a term for diversity, equity and inclusion policies used by employers. Companies have responded by rolling back programs.
- Yet Americans — and businesses — have a generally positive to at least indifferent view on the subject.
- On balance, most demographic groups were more likely to say DEI benefited their career than hindered it.
I am actually surprised there has been so little corporate pushback on DEI because it is good for business.
Having a diverse workforce means you can better address the needs and desires of a diversity of customers. You’re a lot likelier to get Latino customers if you have people of Latino heritage around to let them know what might work and what will almost certainly not.
Never underestimate the degree to which corporate management believes that they already do everything they need to and have no blind spots, or how much they resent any cost which is not directly revenue-generating.