Shifts in Corporate America's Commitment to Diversity Initiatives

“Chief diversity officer” was once Corporate America’s hottest job. 

Now corporate America has retreated from DEI and slashed thousands of jobs. So where does that leave the people who’ve built careers around that work? 

Hear the story of one veteran executive who’s been job-hunting for more than a year.

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This episode was produced by Kathryn Fink and Christine Arrasmith.

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