3. DEI Has Taken a Backseat (And May Continue To)
Last year, we predicted that Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) would be a prominent trend. But unexpectedly, it’s taken a back seat.
“Interestingly, we’ve seen DEI take a back seat to challenges pertaining to the pandemic,” says Friesen. “It’s certainly not as prevalent of a topic or focus as it was a year ago.”