{"id":5462,"date":"2025-06-05T12:13:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T17:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquent.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=5462"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:13:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T17:13:43","slug":"dei-at-a-crossroads-how-companies-can-evolve-rather-than-retreat","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/aquent.com\/en-de\/news\/dei-at-a-crossroads-how-companies-can-evolve-rather-than-retreat","title":{"rendered":"DEI at a crossroads:\u00a0 How companies can evolve rather than retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"    \n<blockquote class=\"blockquote\" id=\"block_5ab2656e05aa81942ba3d02e5ea2ecc0\">\n    <div><span><\/span><\/div>\n    <p>\u201cNow is the time to form courageous coalitions committed to evolving DEI thoughtfully rather than scrapping it entirely.\u201d<\/p>\n    <cite class=\"blockquote__attribution\">\n                    <span class=\"blockquote__name\">Den Mondejar<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"blockquote__location\">Director of Enterprise and Talent Solutions, Aquent<\/span>\n            <\/cite>\n<\/blockquote><!-- #block_5ab2656e05aa81942ba3d02e5ea2ecc0 -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a recent article in BenefitsPRO, Aquent's Den Mondejar, writes that DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) isn't disappearing, it's evolving, and smart companies must adapt rather than retreat. As external pressures mount and policies shift, Mondejar urges leaders to see DEI not as a trend or HR checkbox, but rather as a strategic business imperative tied to innovation, retention, and long-term resilience. He highlights that diverse teams outperform by bringing unique perspectives and experiences to everything from product development to customer engagement. Drawing on examples like JPMorgan Chase's neurodiversity program and Target's missteps, Mondejar makes the case that companies willing to embed DEI systemically in culture, operations, and leadership, will be best positioned for future success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From talent retention to innovation and customer insights, the long-term benefits of meaningful DEI are clear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"class_list":["post-5462","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 5.0.3 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From talent retention to innovation and customer insights, the long-term benefits of meaningful DEI are clear.\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"max-image-preview:large\" \/>\n\t<link rel=\"canonical\" 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