As companies work to navigate these uncertain times, it is vital that organizations don’t let diversity efforts fall in priority.

The decline in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives isn’t hypothetical — several studies have found a decrease in DEI positions and programs. According to Bloomberg, listings for DEI roles were down 19% last year, a larger decline than other human resources jobs.

Concerns have mounted — considering the more than 215,000 layoffs as of early July 2023 — that the “last in, first out” approach will disproportionately impact diverse employees who were hired during the rush of DEI initiatives in the past two years.

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