16902: What’s In, What’s Out, WTF.

Digiday Media’s WorkLife published what’s in and out for workplaces in 2025 (depicted above).

 

IN: DEI rollbacks

 

OUT: DEI pledges

 

In Adland, DEI pledges were never more than performative PR—yet it’s hard to imagine White advertising agencies will remove the formulaic declarations of dedication from websites.

 

Hey, despite defunding, departures, and downsizing, the remaining Chief Diversity Officers need something to do.