Don't call it DEI: Recruiters explain the hiring landscape under Trump 2.0

Some recruiters said hiring managers have continued to prioritize DEI in the hiring process, despite rollbacks.

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• Since returning to office, Trump signed an executive order to end DEI programs across the federal government.
• Despite DEI rollbacks, some hiring managers are still prioritizing diversity, recruiters said.
• Firms that continue commitments to DEI could get a leg up when competing for workers.

For some recruiters, DEI initiatives look different these days.