World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

Diversity Backlash, Anti-Wokeness, Resistance – Is the World Going Downhill, or Moving Up?

Cawa Younosi , Rudi Bauer

Endless mentorship programs won't cure diversity fatigue. Discover how HR leaders can overcome the anti-wokeness backlash through low-cost, systemic overhauls that drive tangible equity.

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Preserving talent retention amid workplace diversity initiative backlash

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Implementing measurable diversity and inclusion practices

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Encouraging male participation in workplace diversity discussions

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Addressing the challenge of bringing authentic selves to work

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