006 - What’s Really Happening to DEI in HR? A Candid Conversation with Ashley M. Anderson

What’s really happening to DEI in HR right now?

In this episode of Joey’s HR Lounge, Joey Price sits down with Ashley M. Anderson to unpack how diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are evolving in today’s political and business climate. As organizations face increasing pressure, many HR leaders are being forced to rethink how DEI fits into strategy, compliance, and long-term business outcomes.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level talking points to explore what’s changing, what’s being rolled back, and what HR leaders need to do to stay credible and effective. From navigating political tension to aligning DEI with measurable business impact, Ashley shares a candid perspective on where the function stands today and where it’s headed next. If you’re an HR leader trying to balance people, performance, and pressure, this episode offers a timely and grounded perspective.

🔑 Topics Covered

- The current state of DEI in HR

- How political pressure is shaping workplace decisions

- Where HR may have overcorrected or underdelivered

- Making DEI sustainable and aligned with business strategy

- What the future of inclusion looks like

📌 Connect with Ashley M. Anderson:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymanderson2/

📌 Connect with Joey Price

Website:  https://www.jumpstart-hr.com

Podcast and Community: https://www.joeyshrlounge.com

Book: The Power of HR - https://amzn.to/4vAVD1B 

🏷️ Tags

DEI in HR, diversity equity inclusion, HR strategy, HR leadership, future of HR, workplace inclusion, HR trends 2026, organizational culture, HR podcast, Joey Price, Ashley Anderson HR, business strategy HR, DEI backlash, HR leadership development

🔖 Hashtags

#HRLeadership #DEI #FutureOfWork #HRStrategy #WorkplaceCulture