The wider impact of DEI changes under the Trump administration
Episode Date: February 6, 2025As President Trump dismantles Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices at the federal level, organizations across the country are also shifting...
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1850 episodes transcribedAs President Trump dismantles Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices at the federal level, organizations across the country are also shifting...
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