Tag: corporate DEI

FCC Chair Focuses on Eliminating Corporate DEI

On July 8, 2025, T-Mobile notified Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr that it would be rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program so the FCC would approve the company’s proposed merger with US Cellular Corp.’s wireless operations and its purchase of the fiberoptic internet service provider Metronet. On July 10, the […]

The Shifting Fortunes of Corporate DEI

In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a focal point in corporate America. However, the landscape is rapidly evolving, with many companies rethinking and scaling down their DEI efforts, influenced by legal challenges, political pressures, and shifting employee sentiments. Meanwhile, an opposing corporate employment philosophy is emerging as a direct competitor […]

From HR to DEI Champion: Carol Lewis’s Impactful Strategy at MRI Software

With SHRM’s announcement that it was changing its use of the acronym DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) to I&D (inclusion and diversity) recently, along with some major companies publicly pulling back on their I&D efforts, some might feel that these efforts are no longer valued or important. That’s far from the case. Over the past […]

High Profile Debate Over Corporate DEI Efforts

In the corporate world, the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has sparked a debate among some of the most influential business leaders. While some captains of industry view DEI as a crucial strategy for business success, others see the discipline as a lot of puffery without much substance. A recent article by Fortune […]