A survey by law firm Littler found that despite the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle DEI programs, 49% of C-suite executives are not considering rollbacks, while 43% are considering modest changes and 8% large changes.
More than three-quarters of organizations maintained or increased their commitment to DEI in 2024, according to the survey.
78% of organizations cited employee expectations as a significant factor influencing their support for DEI.
Concerns about lawsuits and federal action related to DEI programs have increased among organizations, with 55% expressing more concern since Inauguration Day.