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2025 State of DEI Report Part II: How Enterprise Leaders Are Navigating Political Challenges
Insights from corporate DEI leaders on shifting strategies, stakeholder sentiment, and organizational alignment.
The DEI landscape continues to evolve as political, organizational, and cultural pressures reshape strategies and expectations.
To understand how enterprise DEI leaders are responding, we surveyed senior leaders for an updated pulse check — revealing how approaches to stakeholder engagement, messaging, and long-term planning have shifted since our February 2025 report.
Key insights in the report:
- 81% of DEI leaders say stakeholder support remains steady.
- Leadership support is strengthening, with an average rating of 7.9 out of 10.
- 50% of organizations are maintaining their external DEI partnerships despite mounting political pressure.
- Career change considerations dropped from 42% in February to 31% in April, signaling stabilization.
Note: This report is a follow-up to our State of DEI Report from February 2025, where DEI leaders shared how they made adjustments in response to executive orders, political tension, and anti-DEI actions.