DEI was discussed often during the 2024 presidential election, but the issue goes well beyond the US. While President Trump and members of his administration have issued anti-DEI directives, DEI programs are officially alive and well in many other countries. Where in the world? From Spain to Singapore, diversity, equity, and inclusion has been a connecting theme in legislation and with employers during the first half of 2025. Singapore became the latest country to pass a workplace equality law this year, prohibiting employers from discrimination based on several characteristics including caregiving duties, age, religion, and disability, HR Brew previously reported. In Japan, where gender equality has historically been an uphill battle, 80% of employers said they will likely continue practicing DEI, and just 3% said they are “reviewing” their DEI policies, according to a Reuters survey. On the other side of the world, most workers in the UK support initiatives like flexible work arrangements and gender pay reporting, which are typically considered DEI tactics. For more on how DEI practices are faring globally and at US companies, keep reading here.—KP | 
