Diversity in Retreat: The Trump Effect on Corporate Boards The latest research from Spencer Stuart reveals a tangible impact of the pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on the composition of corporate boards in America's largest companies.
Women and racial minorities make up just 40% of new appointments to S&P 500 boards over the past year, their lowest share since 2014.
This decline suggests a reversal of progress made in the wake of the MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements.