Is DEI Dead? Separating Headlines from Reality

55% of companies have publicly signaled a retreat from DEI. Only 34% have actually reduced their inclusion efforts.

That gap is the story most headlines are missing, and if you're responsible for your organization's inclusion strategy, it's one you can't afford to ignore.

A new Catalyst and NYU Law survey of more than 2,000 employees and leaders found that 80% of organizations remain committed to inclusion, even as many adjust their public messaging. While federal contractors face unique regulatory pressures, more than half of non-contractor organizations have actually increased their inclusion efforts over the past three years.

In this webinar, we unpack what's driving this divide, what it means for employers, and how organizations are adapting in today's legal and political landscape.

You'll learn:

• Why public messaging is changing faster than inclusion strategies
• How to distinguish legally risky actions from thoughtful program evolution
• What employees expect and what happens when words and actions don't align