“Diverse teams are able to connect to the customer base better and can advocate for different iterations—whether with products or services.”
Den Mondejar Director of Enterprise and Talent Solutions, Aquent
In an article published by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), Aquent’s Den Mondejar discusses the evolving state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives amid shifting political priorities and recent executive orders under the Trump administration. While public DE&I efforts may be quieter, Mondejar says many hiring managers are still committed to inclusive hiring, just with more caution and compliance with the new guidelines in mind. He notes that DE&I goes beyond race and gender and also includes areas like neurodiversity and veteran status. Even at companies scaling back formal programs, interest in diverse teams remains strong due to their clear benefits in business outcomes, including innovation, employee retention, and decision-making.
This article originally appeared on Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
