Survey Shows Top Employer Concerns Are DEI and Immigration Changes
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In a recent survey, 55% of responding employers ranked the scrutiny of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs as a top issue, while 75% found the immigration policy changes to be on the list. Over half of the respondents indicated they were considering further changes in their DEI programs in response to Trump’s executive orders. The main concerns from the prior year were reduced, such as concerns about labor union activity, wage-hour laws, and the use of AI tools.
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