DEI Isn't Dying: These Companies Are Standing Strong Against 'Anti-Woke' Backlash in 2025

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The New York Times published a story on January 17th, headlined: “D.E.I. on the Ropes Ahead of the Next Trump Era: Corporate policies concerning diversity, equity and inclusion, already under pressure from conservatives, are facing greater threats from allies of the president-elect.”

What the Times and other media outlets are largely neglecting to report is that far more corporations are standing strong on their DEI initiatives than the handful that are caving to pressure ahead of the next Trump era.

Examples of Companies Standing Firm

As an example, Johnson & Johnson, one of the world’s largest healthcare conglomerates, posted on Linkedin Friday, recruiting for a Global DEI Insights & Engagement Leader. J&J is unequivocal about its commitment to DEI, writing in its job description:

“For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

https://www.thequeenzone.com/dei-isnt-dying-these-companies-are-standing-strong/

[Silent Type]

1. I think, well hope, most companies will continue efforts without highlighting DEI. Besides, having

a program is often smoke and mirrors.

[Think. Again.]

2. Quiet Resistance.

[ThoughtCriminal]

3. White Guy Affirmative action was standard for generations

The old-boy network promoted family and family friends without regard to competence or skill since the Colonial Days.

It was embedded and promoted in schools, corporate culture and small business.

[mwooldri]

4. Go woke, NOT broke.

Generally, companies that are more diverse and inclusive are more profitable.

[alwaysinasnit]

5. Hiring mediocre white men over qualified DEI hires is not good for the bottom line.

[Music Man]

6. This is refreshing.

Good for them.

[mucifer]

7. I just started working a new job with a huge hospital system in 7 states

DEI was given an hour and a half in the onboarding. The CEO is Black. Still I don't know if the onboarding will change in a few months.

Healthcare is so scary right now. So far my coworkers I have met have agreed with me about that.

[travelingthrulife]

8. That's short compared to the entire day we had to do in my healthcare job when

this started. It included seemingly endless scenarios but was helpful when dealing with different perceptions of illness and death across cultures.