Why Companies Are Moving Away from Identity-Centric DEI Initiatives and Embracing Data-Driven Decision Frameworks Once considered both a moral imperative and a business necessity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are now facing increasing scrutiny and resistance. Many major corporations—including Walmart, Google, Target, Meta, Amazon, McDonald’s, and Ford—have significantly scaled back their DEI efforts in response to mounting political pressures and legal uncertainties. As these programs become ideological battlegrounds, corporate leaders are pivoting toward a different approach: evidence-based, merit-driven decision frameworks that emphasize fairness, transparency, and measurable outcomes. The Retreat from Traditional DEI Programs In the past year, DEI has … Continue reading DEI Retreats as Corporate Strategy Shifts to Evidence-Based Methods