As the legal and political landscape around workplace inclusion continues to evolve, organizations face mounting pressure and uncertainty. Extraordinary attention has been paid to the perceived risks of inclusion—lawsuits, executive orders, social pressure, and public scrutiny—prompting some companies to retreat, while others remain committed. But what are the risks of retreat?

This exclusive roundtable for senior Partnership members will explore new data from Risks of Retreat: The Enduring Inclusion Imperative, a national survey of 2,500 U.S. employees and leaders conducted by Catalyst and the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

The findings reveal that pulling back from inclusion initiatives introduces significant risks across four critical dimensions: talent, financial, legal, and reputational. With global markets doubling down on their commitment to equity and opportunity, U.S. organizations must understand how to navigate this complex terrain.

This session will equip senior HR, Inclusion, and Culture leaders with the insights needed to reduce liability, maintain business success, and benchmark their approach against peers.

Key Topics Include:

• Legal risks of workplace inclusion initiatives: separating fact from perception
• Strategic considerations for risk-informed planning
• Four key recommendations to assess, adapt, and align inclusion programs
• Implications of recent legal challenges for business policy
• Peer insights: how other organizations are responding to today’s shifting landscape
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Join us for a candid and solutions-focused conversation—and leave with actionable guidance to strengthen your organization’s commitment to workplace fairness and equal opportunity.