Guide to the New World

Discover everything you need to know about diversity and inclusion.

Series

Which countries operate mandatory workforce quotas? Is DEI training advisable? Could staff or unions push back against rollbacks to DEI? How have our law firms approached developments in the US on DEI in practice?

This inaugural edition of our Guide to the New World seeks to answer these questions, and is aimed at helping employers identify which DEI obligations are mandatory, advisory, typical or potentially illegal in 27 countries across the Latin American, Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions. We hope that it will equip employers with the insights needed to assist with their global DEI strategies, ensuring compliance, minimising risk and supporting informed decision-making across borders.

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A Guide to the New World: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

See our Guide for a comprehensive analysis of the DEI obligations that apply in key jurisdictions, together with the impact of developments in the US in this area.

Europe
09.04.2025
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Navigating DEI in Europe amid developments in the US
Multinational employers with operations in both the US and Europe are having to navigate the shifting position of the US on diversity, equity and inclusion. To assist employers, we take a look at what DEI measures are required by law or are strongly recommended across Europe. This is an updated version of our original article published on 4 February 2025, and includes an updated map and new table of information.
United Kingdom & Poland
27.02.2025
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Neuroinclusive work environments: are employers there yet? 
With a significant rise in diagnoses, it is more important than ever that employers have an understanding and awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace. Below, we explore the perspectives of the UK and Poland in managing neurodiversity at work.
Global
28.02.2025
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Ramadan around the world: Global perspectives on workplace practices
During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, practicing Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset for a period of 30 days. In this piece, we explore the considerations for employers during Ramadan and the approaches taken by different jurisdictions.