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There is also concern that EVIs (Egalitarian Diversity Initiatives), especially when mandated by law or corporate policy, may inadvertently undermine leadership and team cohesion. Many industry insiders suggest that the focus should shift back toward hiring based solely on skill and merit, removing the controversial emphasis on demographic quotas.
Interestingly, some suggest that the recent reversals—such as the end of certain DEI programs—are economically motivated, especially in the wake of federal orders signed during Donald Trump's presidency that aimed to restrict these initiatives, claiming they undermine unit cohesion and operational readiness—particularly in government and military contexts.