‘Roller Coaster’ First Year of Trump 2.0: Survey Reveals Top Employer Concerns

Employers report significant disruption from 2025 DEI policy changes, with larger organizations especially concerned about legal risk and compliance complexity.

Many companies are balancing risk management with the business case for inclusion, avoiding abrupt program rollbacks where possible.

A common response is to audit initiatives, tighten language, and document business rationale so programs stay defensible and adaptable.