The Real Story of DEI From the Frontlines

The future of DEI is being restructured—and the people doing the work are telling us exactly what’s happening.

We asked. They answered. Here’s what they said:

68% of DEI practitioners are thinking about walking away.
Only 20% say their budget matches the work they’re leading.
70% are still building anyway—despite shrinking resources and rising resistance.

This isn’t a position statement. It’s a practitioner’s perspective.
This is the story of DEI practitioners, ERG leaders, and people-first professionals holding the work—whether they’re leading solo, with a team, or from the middle.

If you’ve ever had to protect, defend, or rebuild this work—this report is for you.

✅ Who This Is For

DEI practitioners, ERG leaders, and HR pros building inclusive workplaces
Leaders navigating burnout, budget cuts, and shifting political climates
Anyone committed to building DEI that lasts—with clarity, resilience, and community

What You’ll Get

➔ Exclusive data from DEI practitioners, ERG leaders, and HR pros on the frontlines

➔ 10 emerging trends shaping the future of workplace inclusion

➔ Real talk on burnout, budget cuts, political pressure, and the fight to keep building

➔ A resilience roadmap to move beyond performative DEI and into sustainable strategy

You’ll walk away knowing exactly what’s happening—and what to do next.

🗣What People Are Saying

“Today’s [report preview] session brought the realness we needed about the current state of DEI—paired with a strategic reset for how to move forward. It was a powerful reminder of why we do this work, and that we don’t do it alone. I’m leaving re-energized, with new connections, and renewed passion to build a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive future.”
— Sabrina Alexis Sayoc, AI Technology and Innovation Lead

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