Is DEI Over? - DEI Strategy "Redesign" Required in the Era of Trump's Return and Population Decline: Illuminating Tomorrow

Overview

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.

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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.

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