Hijacked by politics, DEI is under attack in the US. Where does it leave the global movement for inclusive workplaces?

Global Movement for Inclusive Workplaces

The term "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI) has become politically charged in the United States, but companies and experts say it continues to be embraced globally.

In Singapore, DEI is interpreted differently than in the US, and the movement is still making progress.

Once the buzzword of boardrooms and hiring pages all around the world, diversity, equity and inclusion – or DEI – was for years synonymous with a progressive workplace and something to be celebrated and encouraged.

In the US, DEI became a fixture in corporate recruitment policies, offering equal opportunities to members of marginalized communities, particularly Black, indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC).

Author's summary: DEI movement continues globally despite US politics.

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CNA CNA — 2025-10-24

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