eBook - Boom to Backlash: George Floyd's Legacy on DEI as a Business Imperative

  • ISBN: 9789377063450
  • 272 pages

Available Exclusively as an eBook | Part of the AI Collection | Only for Institutional Purchase | Publication Year: 2025

Description

Boom to Backlash examines the transformation of DEI initiatives worldwide following George Floyd's death, highlighting the initial surge in corporate DEI commitments, progress made, and backlash. It explores DEI's impact on business, political climate influences, and technology's role, emphasizing its evolution into a crucial business and social strategy.

About the Author

DK Bartley is Chief Talent Officer for Diversity Talent International and former Chief DEI Officer for Moody’s Corporation.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to DEI and George Floyd's legacy

2. The surge of corporate commitments to DEI

3. Tangible progress and advancements in DEI

4. The backlash against DEI initiatives

5. Mischaracterization of DEI as 'new' or 'woke'

6. Impact of DEI on business performance

7. The future of DEI in the political and technological context

8. Case studies and personal experiences in DEI

9. Conclusion: DEI as a business strategy and social progress

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