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Companies that quietly cut DEI may blend into the herd, but those that stayed the course are about to stand out.

Which commitments is your org keeping visible in 2026 so candidates can tell you’re serious?

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Companies that Stuck with DEI Policies Will Reap Benefits in 2026
In 2026, employers who have stayed the course on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will finally see the payoff from their gender-equality efforts, according to Academy of Management Scholar Carol...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM
From Underdog to Unicorn: The Billion-Dollar Rise of Women’s Sports

Just published on Impactivize’s website, this piece traces how women’s sports matter for business, equity, and culture.

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From Underdog to Unicorn: The Billion-Dollar Rise of Women’s Sports -
How a half-century-old equity program fostered a historic boom in business Impactivize Reporting by Laura López Ramos – January 13, 2026 One afternoon in 2016, gender economist Katica Roy was trying t...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Learn how to advance DEI through everyday action

Check out this post from Kaatch, a global firm that connects freelance HR specialists with businesses strengthening their internal efforts.

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Human After All #15: Everyday Actions Build DEI
Hi, how’s it going? Today is the last newsletter of the year, and I wanted to close by talking about something we’re going to hear a lot in the coming weeks while planning next year’s budgets: "We’d l...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Scrutiny of DEI is rising, but risk‑aware employers are not walking away from inclusion. A new Greater Houston Partnership (@ghpartnership.bsky.social) piece shows why cutting DEI can raise legal, culture, and talent risks instead of reducing them.

Read more here: www.houston.org/news/what-ri...
What Risk-Aware Employers Need to Understand About Inclusion Today What Risk-Aware Employers Need to Understand About Inclusion Today
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex legal, political, and social landscape, new research from Catalyst and the Meltzer Center offers a clear warning.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:11 PM
DEI in health research is under pressure, but not defeated. A new settlement forces NIH to drop anti‑DEI criteria and review stalled grants on scientific merit, including work on health inequities and vaccines.

Read more: www.kunc.org/news/2026-01...
Trump administration agrees to drop anti-DEI criteria for stalled health research grants
In a settlement agreement filed in Massachusetts federal court Monday, the National Institutes of Health and a group of Democratic attorneys general who’d challenged the new criteria for grant funding...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
DEI is imperative in healthcare, not just business environments.

In a panel at the Fierce Health Payer Summit, healthcare leaders explored how DEI efforts extend beyond compliance to create safe environments that foster patient trust.

Read more here: www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/execu...
Executives examine the benefit of DEI practices for building trust in healthcare
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have come under fire since President Donald Trump took office in January.  | While many organizations have rolled back explicit DEI poli...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Scrutiny of DEI is rising, but that does not mean it is disappearing. The DOJ’s new fraud focus is really a call for clearer, lawful DEI programs that expand access rather than impose quotas, while investors continue to reject anti‑DEI proposals.

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Justice Department is using a fraud law to target DEI hiring
Experts who spoke to the WSJ said it's unusual for the federal government to use an anti-fraud law to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws
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December 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Retail’s peak season can be a minefield—or a chance to practice inclusion. This CStore Decisions piece shows how diverse holiday scheduling and celebrations build respect on the front line.

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Creating Holiday Harmony in a Diverse Retail Workforce
The holiday season arrives each year with a familiar mix of excitement, pressure and logistical challenges for employers everywhere. For convenience retailers the final weeks of the year can feel […]
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December 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
DEI is no longer just an HR initiative. It’s a tech mandate.

As we head into 2026, the role of the CIO is expanding. And with it, the responsibility to embed DEI into every layer of business infrastructure.

To learn more, check out this article from TechTarget: www.techtarget.com/searchcio/fe...
DEI priorities CIOs should address in 2026 | TechTarget
Discover the priorities CIOs should address when building out their DEI strategy for 2026.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Lattice is reminding employers that the “holiday season” should include everyone, not just a few traditions. Rethinking calendars is a simple way to practice everyday inclusion at work.

#Belonging #InclusiveWorkplace #HolidaySeason

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How to Incorporate DEI Holidays for a More Inclusive Workplace | Article | Lattice
The recognition of Juneteenth is an important gesture, but DE&I experts say it’s critical for employers to be thoughtful as they contemplate offering other diversity holidays.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
14.7% of people live with disabilities. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, inclusion isn't optional—it's a business imperative.

What does disability inclusion look like in your space? 

#IDPD2025 #DisabilityInclusion

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WHO EMRO - International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025: fostering disability-inclusive societies
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December 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Explore the 2025 Gift Guide from Open to All, a nonprofit helping businesses create inclusive experiences for customers and employees.

With picks ranging from under $25 to over $500, the guide highlights products from brands committed to valuing our communities.

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2025 Gift Guide - Open to All
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December 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
✅ Supporting Values-Aligned Companies: Lowe's Commitment to DEI

While many corporations roll back DEI initiatives, Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison integrates diversity into operations. Support companies that walk the walk on inclusion.

#DEI #ShopYourValues

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December 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🦃 Gratitude in the Workplace Reaps Year-Round Rewards

Employees without regular recognition are 2x more likely to quit.

Gratitude isn't seasonal—it's strategic leadership that drives retention.

Read more here: journalrecord.com/2025/11/24/o...
#Thanksgiving #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture
Gratitude in the workplace reaps year-round rewards, surveys show | The Journal Record
New surveys show regular, meaningful employee recognition boosts retention, productivity and loyalty, yet many employers lack resources to do it well.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
🦃 This Thanksgiving week, true hospitality means everyone feels welcome, guests AND team members.

Leaders who prioritize resilience and inclusion create better workplaces and deliver better experiences.

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#Hospitality #Thanksgiving
Creating a Culture of Resilience and Inclusion in Hospitality Leadership
Hospitality leaders face persistent labor shortages and high turnover. Diversity alone isn't enough; cultures of psychological safety, reflection, and resilience drive retention and performance. By le...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🏳️‍⚧️ Today We Honor Trans Lives Lost and Celebrate Community Resilience on Transgender Day of Remembrance.

We stand in solidarity. Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and respect.
#TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
⭐ Why We Should ‘Keep Doing the Work’ of DEI, Even as it’s Under Threat, According to a DEI Professional

A recent broadcast with Denver and Boulder, Colorado’s KGNU Community Radio shares a conversation with Quinn Slaughter, an established DEI professional.

Listen here: kgnu.org/why-we-shoul...
Why We Should “Keep Doing the Work” of DEI, Even as it’s Under Threat, According to a DEI Professional
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November 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
✅ DEI Employers of the Day™

100+ corporations have stated their commitments to diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI). This list is not an endorsement of any corporation’s political orientation or 'goodness.' It’s a reporting of their business decisions.

Full list: www.impactivize.org/dei-employer...
February 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM