How DEI Will Shape Executive Compensation in Changing Legal Climate

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are successful when they are incentivized, as seen by the significant leapOpen in a new tab in hiring people of color at S&P 100 companies in 2021. 

But following the Supreme Court's June ruling against affirmative actionOpen in a new tab, businesses are taking another look at their DEI programs and questioning if similar legal action may be taken against employers. One area being examined is tying DEI benchmarks to executive compensation.  READ MORE