Overview

This timely 2025 Virtual Summit Session session cuts through the headlines and heightened rhetoric surrounding corporate inclusion efforts to separate short-term backlash from long-term business reality. As public scrutiny and pressure on workplace inclusion increase, the discussion focuses on what the data actually shows: sustained investment in cultures of belonging continues to drive innovation, resilience, and return on investment.

Grounded in research and insights from business leaders, the session equips workplace changemakers with facts—not fear—to navigate external pressure with confidence. It offers a clear, business-centered framework for sustaining inclusion and belonging efforts while reinforcing their strategic value in turbulent times.