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Meta eliminates DEI programs
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7m ago
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Meta is dismantling its major Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, citing shifts in the legal and policy landscape in the U.S. Companies like Microsoft and Zoom are following suit. Lawsuits have targeted DEI initiatives focused on Black and Latino communities. Additionally, Meta plans to reduce fact-checking on its platforms. This decision has led to a spike in Google searches on deleting Meta accounts after Zuckerberg's announcement, indicating user dissatisfaction.
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Meta, Amazon scale back diversity programs ahead of Trump inauguration
Economic Times
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7m ago
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Facebook owner Meta and Amazon are reducing their diversity programs amidst growing conservative opposition, especially ahead of Trump's potential return to the presidency. Meta has ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and made moves pleasing to conservatives, including cutting its US fact-checking program and aligning with Trump allies. Similarly, Amazon is scaling back its DEI materials, influenced by a US Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action and conservative legal threats targeting such initiatives.
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Diversity pullback: Tech giants lead US companies in pulling back on initiatives
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Since 2020, major companies like Uber, Salesforce, PepsiCo, Google, Meta, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Target, McDonald's, Walmart, Ford, Lowe's, Harley-Davidson, Brown-Forman, John Deere, and Tractor Supply have scaled back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This shift follows external pressures, including political challenges and legal changes, prompting them to modify or eliminate DEI programs, goals, and reporting to focus more on direct business objectives and traditional growth strategies.
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Meta CTO tells staff to quit if unhappy with new company policies
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth told employees unhappy with company policies to leave, following internal criticism of reduced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and dissent suppression. This came amid layoffs targeting low performers. Other U.S. companies, like Google and Amazon, have also shifted DEI policies due to regulatory changes. Conversely, companies like Apple and Costco prioritize DEI initiatives. President Trump's executive orders have led to the rollback of federal DEI programs, impacting related staff and training.
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Apple wants to keep diversity programs disavowed by other US firms
Economic Times
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7m ago
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Apple's board is advising shareholders to oppose a proposal to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, distancing itself from actions taken by other US companies like Meta, McDonald's, and Ford. The proposal, from a conservative think tank, follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action. Apple's board, including CEO Tim Cook, argues the proposal is unnecessary and restricts business management, reaffirming its commitment to equal employment opportunities. The decision will be voted on in February.
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Fired from Meta? Alex Cohen’s take on men’s room tampon policy has everyone talking | Mint
Livemint
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7m ago
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Alex Cohen, a former Meta employee, shared a humorous post on being fired after Meta announced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program cuts. Cohen, known for implementing a tampon policy in men's restrooms for non-binary and transgender employees, was surprised by the role's elimination. Meta's decision to end DEI initiatives follows changes in the U.S. legal and policy landscape. The incident caught attention, with Elon Musk reacting with amusement on social media.
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US companies tweak diversity policies as challenges mount
Livemint
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7m ago
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U.S. corporations, including Meta Platforms and Amazon, are adjusting their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives due to increased pressure from conservative groups. Companies like Starbucks, Deere, and Walmart are either ending or modifying DEI policies, including withdrawing from the Human Rights Campaign surveys and eliminating diversity-related roles or incentives. These adjustments reflect a broader trend of aligning corporate policies with performance-based incentives rather than DEI goals, amidst evolving social and political climates.
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Google ends diversity-based hirings in line with Donald Trump’s order: ‘Will no longer have aspirational goals’ | Company Business News
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6m ago
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Alphabet-owned Google is ending its diversity-based hiring goals, aligning with former President Donald Trump's stance against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Despite pushing for inclusive policies after George Floyd's death, Google will stop setting aspirational hiring targets. The company is reviewing its diversity programs to comply with recent executive orders and court decisions, reflecting changes as a federal contractor. Previously, CEO Sundar Pichai aimed for 30% more leaders from underrepresented groups by 2025.
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Meta ends its DEI programmes days before Trump's inauguration
Inshorts
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7m ago
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Meta is ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes, including those for hiring, training and picking suppliers, the company said. In a memo about its decision, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company cited a "shifting legal and policy landscape". The move comes days before Donald Trump's inauguration. Meta is also ending its fact-checking programme which was criticised by Trump.
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Google scraps diversity-based hiring targets
Livemint
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6m ago
Medial
Alphabet's Google is discontinuing its diversity hiring goals and reassessing its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives. Previously, Google set goals in 2020 to increase leadership diversity by 30% by 2025. This decision aligns with a broader trend among U.S. companies reducing diversity efforts, coinciding with conservative criticism against such programs. The company will maintain its internal employee diversity groups but adjusts its policies to comply with recent government directives and court decisions.
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Donald Trump asks Apple to end diversity policies after shareholders vote in favor
Economic Times
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5m ago
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Former President Donald Trump urged Apple to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies after shareholders voted to retain them. Trump criticized DEI initiatives as discriminatory and detrimental. He previously issued an executive order ending DEI efforts in federal and private sectors. Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, defended DEI, emphasizing innovation through diversity and collaboration but acknowledged potential adjustments due to legal changes. The vote reflected ongoing debates on DEI's role in corporate America.
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