Are DEI initiatives done in the workplace?

A growing list of companies and institutions are moving away from diversity, equity and inclusion policies. But why?

Here in Edmonton, the University of Alberta announced it's changing to a new approach called "access, community and belonging." AIMCO eliminated 19 jobs including the DEI program lead last month. 

This is Edmonton10:52The shift away from equity diversity and inclusion

Companies and institutions are moving away from equity, diversity and inclusion policies, including here in Edmonton. Many felt compelled to make a commitment after the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests. Now many are choosing to back away. We’ll look at what’s behind the changing attitudes toward the policies. 

On this week's episode of This Is Edmonton, host Clare Bonnyman speaks to CBC reporter Emily Williams about the move away from these initiatives, and what experts think of the changing attitudes toward these policies.

This is Edmonton is posted online every Wednesday. Listen here or get in touch at thisisyeg@cbc.ca.