NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Building on a trend we’ve seen all throughout Q1 2025, DEI programs are under continued scrutiny. But that doesn’t mean that “diversity at work” initiatives — from pronouns in email signatures to aspirational hiring goals — are to be thrown out the window, according to Chai Feldblum. 

The former EEOC commissioner, joined by two attorneys, participated in a virtual webinar for The Employer Handbook, which my colleague Ryan Golden recaps this week. Feldblum’s TLDR? DEI is only a “legal minefield” if you’re not doing it right.

This D&I newsletter also features two explorations of an oft-overlooked aspect of diversity and inclusion: Age and how it factors into intergenerational differences in the workplace.

To learn more about how to handle the shifting landscape of DEI, you can also join us on May 20 at our virtual event, “How HR leaders can navigate a year of change.” Register for free here — we hope to see you there!