A government memo instructs federal agencies to put diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) staff on paid leave by 17:00 local time on Wednesday.
Evidence from organizational psychology suggests the benefits of DEI activities can include important attitudes and behaviors that ultimately serve organizational interests.
Australia has already made significant progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Organisations should resist the backlash and continue to focus on making workplaces safer and more respectful.