The Josh Bersin Company

DEI Firestorm and Alarming Decline In Trust Defines Our 2025 Mandate

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In this conversation, I discuss the DEI firestorm, the evolution and current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the corporate world, the alarming decline in trust towards businesses, and the necessity for companies to reinvent themselves in the face of changing market dynamics and the rise of the ‘super worker’. I also explain how much of our HR research is now clearly playing out in the PwC CEO Survey, which puts a financial picture on much of our HR and workplace research.

Takeaways

  • DEI programs have historical roots and are essential for business.
  • The political climate has influenced DEI initiatives significantly.
  • Trust in business has seen a significant decline recently.
  • Many employees feel disillusioned with the American dream.
  • Reinvention is crucial for companies to thrive in the future.
  • Companies that redeploy talent see better financial outcomes.
  • The Edelman Trust Barometer reveals alarming trends in public trust.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplaces lead to better performance.
  • The rise of AI is transforming business operations.
  • Engagement in DEI is a business necessity, not just a social agenda.

    • Important Resources

    The Rise Of The Superworker: Delivering On The Promise of AI

    January 28 Predictions Webinar

    Edelman Trust Barometer 2025

    PwC 2025 CEO Survey

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