DEI has been under a microscope this year, and business leaders across the U.S. have been riding out a backlash as companies like Harley Davidson, Lowe’s, John Deere, and Ford roll back their diversity programs. But critics and supporters of workplace inclusivity initiatives may be looking at the situation all wrong.
Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, weighed in on the current state of corporate DEI at Fortune’s Impact Initiative Conference on Wednesday. He said that while businesses are feeling pressure from investors and conservative commentators, the community isn’t putting enough emphasis on the bigger picture.
