Despite the setbacks, DEI is unlikely to vanish entirely. A 2024 Morning Consult survey found that 82% of executives still see diversity as critical to business success. However, the approach is shifting.
For Nikola, the bankruptcy filing marks a stunning reversal of fortune. Once hailed as a leader in the EV revolution, the company now faces an uncertain future—one defined by legal battles, financial struggles, and a market that may be moving on without it.
Hybrid Intelligence is not just a technological tool; it is a mindset—a way of thinking about human potential and inclusion that transcends ideological divides and focuses on what it means to be human.
Merger talks between Honda and Nissan previously collapsed last week due to resistance from Nissan, which refused to become a subsidiary of Honda. However, the latest reports suggest that Honda is open to reviving discussions.
McKinsey’s global managing partner, Bob Sternfels, reassured employees last week that the firm’s commitment to diversity remains unchanged. In an internal email described to The Australian Financial Review, Sternfels emphasized that McKinsey continues to believe in the value of diversity.
The rollback of DEI initiatives across major corporations signals a shift toward integrating diversity into broader talent strategies, emphasizing business outcomes over standalone programs.
Accenture’s move comes amid broader uncertainty about corporate DEI commitments. While some multinational firms are reevaluating their strategies, leading Australian and New Zealand companies have reaffirmed their diversity priorities.