In the U.S., Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is facing strong backlash from the Trump administration and certain conservative activists. On his first day back in office in January, Trump issued an executive order against DEI. As a result of these headwinds, some U.S. companies and the American subsidiaries of Japanese firms have announced plans to scale back or reassess their DEI initiatives.

For Japanese companies operating in the U.S., this is a critical development that cannot be ignored. Additionally, it raises the question of how Japanese companies should approach DEI initiatives on a global level.

In this seminar, Rochelle Kopp—who has over 30 years of experience consulting on HR management, cross-cultural understanding, and diversity for Japanese companies operating in the U.S.—will provide an in-depth update on the current situation in the U.S. She will also outline key factors Japanese companies should consider as they plan their next steps.

Seminar Topics:

• Why is DEI under attack in the U.S.?
• What does Trump’s executive order specifically entail? Which parts of it have been temporarily blocked by a court injunction?
• To what extent are companies revising their DEI initiatives? Are they making significant changes, or are their responses more symbolic? (A comparison of corporate actions before and after the executive order will be shared.)
• Which companies have stated they will not alter their DEI policies? How are they justifying their stance?
• How are consumers reacting to the different corporate approaches?
• How can companies stay true to their values while addressing the increasing risks surrounding DEI programs? What recommendations are U.S. experts currently offering?
• What are the key points Japanese companies should pay particular attention to?

This seminar is being offered in both Japanese and English.

Registration for the English version, being held at 10 am Pacific on Thursday March 20th, is here.

For details and registration for the Japanese version, being held Monday March 17th U.S. time / Tuesday March 18th Japan time, click here (in Japanese).

Fee: $23.40 per participant.

How to Join:
Participants will receive a Zoom link for live access upon registration. A recording link will also be provided to all registrants after the seminar, allowing those unable to attend live to watch it later.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed—register now!