A report discussing the reassessment of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) strategies against the backdrop of Trump's return and population decline.
Key Points
1. Headwinds Against DEI and Current Status
- DEI budget cuts at US companies: Average 32% reduction compared to 2024 (Fortune 500 survey)
- Elimination of DEI officer positions: Implemented at 18% of companies
- Shareholder pressure: Increased criticism of "excessive DEI" at shareholder meetings
- Spillover to Japanese companies: DEI reviews at US subsidiaries affecting headquarters
2. Redefining DEI in an Era of Population Decline
- Working population: From 69 million in 2025 to 58 million in 2040 (-16%)
- Necessity of women's advancement: Securing 4 million workers by increasing participation rate from 70% to 80%
- Importance of foreign talent: Need to increase from 2 million in 2025 to 4 million in 2040
- Senior utilization: Raising employment rate for ages 65-74 from current 35% to 50%
3. Transition to Effective DEI Strategies
- From formal measures to results-oriented: Shift from numerical targets to productivity improvement metrics
- Concretizing inclusion: Measuring effectiveness through psychological safety scores
- Clarifying ROI: Proving correlation between diversity and profitability with financial metrics
- Success case: Company B achieved 40% reduction in turnover, 15% productivity improvement through diversity promotion
The article concludes that DEI is not "over" but in a transitional period requiring "redesign" based on practical benefits.