<p>Corporate America dialed back overall enthusiasm for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, also known as <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DEI</a>, according to <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/research/who-cares-about-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">research</a> from Glassdoor.</p>
<p>The company review platform found that 41% of workplaces offered diversity programs as a benefit, a decline from 43% in 2021. Enthusiasm for such programs rose after the death of George Floyd and a resultant surge in social justice activism; 39% of companies offered diversity programs in 2020, compared to 29% in 2019.</p>
<p>Sectors such as media and communications, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and personal consumer services witnessed the largest increase in diversity offerings. Government and public administration, however, was the only sector where diversity programs declined between 2019 and 2022. Employee resource groups, which feature initiatives that “ensure diverse candidate pools for open roles, reporting of company diversity statistics, and analysis of pay gaps,” enjoyed a tremendous rise in corporate investments over the past few years, according to Glassdoor.</p>
<p>Businesses in the northeastern and western United States, which are home to many of the most liberal population centers in the country, saw the sharpest rise in diversity program offerings between 2019 and 2021, with growth stagnating more recently and in some cases declining. Employees working for companies in New England, the Middle Atlantic, and the Pacific Coast were most likely to have access to a diversity program, with 60% or more of benefits reviews indicating the presence of such initiatives.</p>
<p><b data-stringify-type="bold"><a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://get.dailywire.com/subscribe/plus?utm_campaign=dwplus&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_source=dwsite&amp;cid=dwplus&amp;mid=z&amp;xid=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="https://get.dailywire.com/subscribe/plus?utm_campaign=dwplus&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_source=dwsite&amp;cid=dwplus&amp;mid=z&amp;xid=0" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true" aria-describedby="sk-tooltip-10632">TIRED OF THE LEGACY MEDIA’S BIAS CONTROLLING THE NARRATIVE AND OBSCURING THE TRUTH? JOIN US AND SAVE 30%.</a></b></p>
<p>Critics of DEI programs argue that proponents tend to advance the mingling of <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/a-stunningly-corrupt-enterprise-jordan-peterson-blasts-academia-resigns-as-tenured-professor-at-university-of-toronto" target="_blank" rel="noopener">racial or sexual identity</a> with critical hiring decisions, leading to a decline in overall profitability and efficiency as efforts to hire the most qualified candidates are deprioritized. The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, which ranks among the world’s top postsecondary business programs, has <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/worlds-best-business-school-adds-diversity-and-woke-investing-majors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unveiled</a> a new set of DEI concentrations for undergraduate and graduate students.</p>
<p>More than two-thirds of employee reviewers saw diversity programs as a benefit, while a “small, stable minority” of between 15% and 21% of employee reviewers saw them as a detriment, according to the analysis. Increased favorability for diversity initiatives “has been due to more positive views among those who were previously ambivalent about these programs.”</p>
<p>Diversity offerings were least popular among members of the Baby Boomer generation, in which 70% of women and 56% of men expressed support. The approval gap between the sexes closed among those in the Millennial generation, where 79% of both men and women voiced support for the programs. Generational trends within various racial groups differed; younger white and Hispanic employees were more likely to approve of diversity initiatives than their older counterparts, while older black employees were more supportive than younger employees.</p>
<p>Glassdoor concluded that diversity programs are especially important for businesses seeking to attract younger employees. Such offerings are “increasingly widespread across the United States despite continued gaps, and overwhelming shares of employees view these initiatives in a positive light,&#8221; the analysis said.</p>
<p>President Joe Biden has emphasized a “total transformation of government” centered upon diversity, a policy that has <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-admin-unleashes-total-transformation-of-government-with-equity-action-plans" target="_blank" rel="noopener">impacted</a> multiple appointment decisions. The commander-in-chief sparked controversy when he committed to choosing a female vice president and a black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.</p>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Businesses Pulled Back On ‘Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion’ Programs This Year, New Report Finds

CONTINUE READING

Bud Light Sales Continue To Plummet, May Soon Lose Status As Number-One Beer

‘Profoundly Christian’: Former Head Of Anglican Church Presses British Government To Endorse Assisted Suicide

Ben Shapiro Reacts To Debt Limit Deal, Hits Both Democrats And Republicans Over Spending Habits

‘The Chosen’ Defends Pride Flag Spotted On Set: ‘Let The Show Speak For Itself’

Chick-Fil-A Faces Backlash As Their Diversity Efforts Resurface, Other Woke Brands Take Beating

North Korea Sentenced Two-Year-Old To Life In Prison After Family Caught With Bible: State Department

News

Business

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Social Issues

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News —

Businesses Pulled Back On ‘Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion’ Programs This Year, New Report Finds