“Backlash does not mean DEI is failing,” says Camellia Bryan, an assistant professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business. “It often signals that dominant-group employees are experiencing discomfort as existing power structures shift.” Isaac Phan Nay interviews.

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UBC prof Camellia Bryan says traditionally favoured groups can feel threatened by diversity, equity and inclusion programs.