The New York Times recently took a crack at explaining the latest permutation of diversity training in this story: Why Some Companies Are Saying ‘Diversity and Belonging’ Instead of ‘Diversity and Inclusion.’

Reporter Jennifer Miller describes a new generation of diversity consultants who are selling “belonging” and “bridge building” to corporate clients. Miller writes: “They are coming to the aid of executives who fear that national divisions are penetrating the workplace, threatening to drive a wedge between colleagues and making everyone feel anxious and defensive.”

Critics contend that they “can see that corporations want to have a structured conversation around how allowing all of us to thrive will help us all collectively,” but worry that  “belonging” gives cover to people who would rather maintain the status quo. “There’s still a large percentage of people who have a zero sum mind-set. If I support you, I am going to lose.”

Read the complete story here.