Diversity, equity and inclusion programs took a hit in 2023

Widespread campaigns for social justice following the death of George Floyd in 2020 led to a boom in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the U.S. But three years later, the programs appear to have lost some of their luster after significant cutbacks at companies, high-profile court losses, and even bans in areas of academia.

According to data provided by job site Indeed, DEI-related job postings in 2023 have declined 44%. In November 2023, the last full month for which data was available, DEI job postings dropped 23% year...