Tawanda Johnson, head of DEI and learning & development at Heap, a digital analytics software platform provider, told CMSWire that diversity fatigue comes about in many ways. "Many DEI practitioners are frustrated with the lack of progress taking place in DEI. For example, DEI budgets are being cut, positions are being eliminated and DEI executives from underrepresented groups face additional challenges," said Johnson, who reflected on the element of fatigue that has come to be associated with current world events that weigh heavily on people from underrepresented groups. "Coupling the two can be exhausting at times. This work is incredibly important and hard. Setting realistic expectations and celebrating every win can help with reducing DEI fatigue."