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What has DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion — done for U.S. workers and employers?

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President Trump 's executive order is renewing debate over what DEI is and whether it has benefited workers and companies.

DEI has its roots in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , which barred employment discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion and other criteria.

Critics of DEI say employer hiring and promotion decisions should be based on merit alone.

Corporate DEI programs aren't altruistic, experts say.

Evidence shows that such efforts can help companies adapt to change, support innovation and even boost the bottom line.

McKinsey found that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity of their boards of director are 27% more likely to outperform financially than those in the bottom quartile.

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