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Boards face critical decisions on DEI amid executive orders

Compensation and Talent Governance Network  March 2025

The Trump administration’s executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are creating urgent challenges for US public companies. On March 13, 2025, members of the Compensation and Talent Governance Network (CTGN) met to explore how organizations are adapting their DEI programs, reframing their messaging, addressing the risk of federal scrutiny, and managing the evolving expectations of shareholders, consumers, and employees.