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Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal
Business Insider· 2025-01-23 22:18
DEI Proposal Rejection - Costco shareholders rejected a proposal to report on the risks of the company's DEI efforts with an "overwhelming margin" of 98% of shares voting against the measure [1] - The proposal was put forward by a conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Research, which called DEI programs "illegal, immoral and detrimental to shareholder value" [2] - Costco's board unanimously supported the company's DEI programs and called for the proposal to be voted down, stating that the programs are "consistent with the company's values and code of ethics" [1][2] Costco's Stance on DEI - Costco's board chairman, Tony James, emphasized that the company has always been "purposefully non-political" and that a welcoming workforce has been integral to the company's culture and values since its founding [2] - The company's DEI programs are seen as aligned with its long-standing values and ethical code, distinguishing it from other retailers like Walmart and Tractor Supply Co., which have scaled back their diversity initiatives [1][2] Broader Industry Context - The shareholder vote occurred shortly after President Donald Trump issued sweeping rules to end DEI initiatives for federal agencies, which could pose new challenges for private-sector vendors and contractors doing business with the government [3] - Despite the broader political and industry shifts, Costco remains committed to its DEI programs, reflecting a divergence from trends seen in other companies [1][3]
McDonald's sued over Latino scholarships despite rolling back DEI
New York Post· 2025-01-13 20:29
 A group opposed to affirmative action filed a lawsuit accusing McDonald’s of not going far enough when it recently rolled back several diversity initiatives by continuing to maintain a program that awards scholarships to Latino and Hispanic students.American Alliance for Equal Rights, a group founded by affirmative action foe Edward Blum, in a lawsuit filed on Sunday in federal court in Nashville, alleged the decades-old scholarship program unlawfully discriminates against students from other ethnic groups ...
Amazon curbs some DEI programs
TechCrunch· 2025-01-10 21:50
Company Actions - Amazon has updated its corporate website to downplay DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and removed a 2021 post that emphasized DEI focus [1] - Amazon is curbing some of its DEI programs, following similar actions by Meta, which also announced the end of its diversity efforts [2] - The company is winding down outdated DEI programs and materials as part of a review of current initiatives [2] Industry Trends - Tech companies, including Amazon and Meta, are reversing prior commitments to DEI, possibly in anticipation of a presidential administration hostile toward DEI [1][2] Internal Communication - A senior HR executive stated that the company is focusing on programs with proven outcomes and aims to foster a more inclusive culture, rather than having individual groups build programs [3]
Amazon to halt some of its DEI programs: Internal memo
CNBC· 2025-01-10 21:10
Amazon is halting some of its diversity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of major corporations that have announced similar moves in the face of increasing public and legal scrutiny.In an internal note last month to staffers obtained by CNBC, Candi Castleberry, Amazon's VP of inclusive experiences and technology, said the company was in the process of "winding down outdated programs and materials" as part of a broader review of hundreds of initiatives."Rather than have individual groups buil ...
Meta terminates its DEI programs days before Trump inauguration
The Guardian· 2025-01-10 21:06
Following a week in which Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta was getting rid of factchecking, as of Friday the company is also terminating its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, effective immediately.An internal memo from Meta acknowledged that “the legal and policy landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the United States is changing”, while pointing to recent supreme court decisions and the “charged” view some have of DEI as a concept. Axios and Business Insider firs ...
Meta axes DEI programs just days after Mark Zuckerberg scrapped censorship policies
New York Post· 2025-01-10 19:34
Meta is reportedly killing its DEI programs — just days after CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the tech giant would no longer restrict speech on its popular social media platforms.The Facebook, Instagram and Threads parent said it will no longer take the controversial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies into consideration before hiring, training and picking suppliers, Axios reported Friday. According to a memo sent by Janelle Gale, vice president of human resources, the company said it was pivoting a ...
Meta employees slam decision to roll back its DEI programs
Business Insider· 2025-01-10 19:24
Meta's DEI Rollback and Employee Reaction - Meta announced the rollback of its DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, leading to significant internal criticism [1][2] - Over 390 employees reacted with a teary-eyed emoji to the internal post announcing the changes, while 200 reacted with a shocked emoji and 195 with an angry emoji [2] - Employees expressed disappointment, with comments such as "This is unfortunate disheartening upsetting to read" and "What happened to the company I joined all those years ago" [2][4] Changes to Content Moderation Policies - Meta's decision to roll back DEI initiatives follows changes to its content moderation policies, including the elimination of third-party fact-checkers in favor of a community notes model [2][5] - The updated guidelines allow users to make allegations of mental illness or abnormality based on gender or sexual orientation, citing political and religious discourse [3] Internal Criticism and Leadership Response - Meta's VP of HR, Janelle Gale, stated that the term DEI has "become charged" and is seen by some as suggesting preferential treatment, leading to the decision to eliminate DEI-focused teams [4][5] - Employees criticized the move, with one stating, "I am ashamed to work for a company which so readily drops its apparent morals because of the political landscape in the US" [4] - Another employee expressed concern that the changes "go against what we as a company have tried to do to protect people who use our platforms" [4]
Read the memo: Meta announces end of its DEI programs
CNBC· 2025-01-10 19:23
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg attends the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on online child sexual exploitation at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 31, 2024.Meta on Friday told employees that its plans to end a number of internal programs designed to increase the company's hiring of diverse candidates, the latest dramatic change ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's second White House term.Janelle Gale, Meta's vice president of people, made the announcement on the company's Workplace internal ...
Meta eliminates DEI programs
TechCrunch· 2025-01-10 18:38
In Brief Axios reports that Meta is eliminating its biggest DEI efforts, effective immediately, including ones that focused on hiring a diverse workforce, training, and sourcing supplies from diverse-owned companies. Its DEI department will also be eliminated.  In a memo leaked to the outlet, Meta said it was making these changes because the “legal and policy landscape surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the United States is changing.”  Meta is not alone: Microsoft and Zoom have rolled ...
Leaked memo: Meta rolls back its DEI programs
Business Insider· 2025-01-10 18:05
Meta is dropping many of its DEI initiatives, BI confirmed.The company sent a memo announcing the changes on Friday.Meta's VP of human resources said the legal and policy landscape in the US was changing.Meta is rolling back its DEI programs, Business Insider has learned.AD The company's vice president of human resources, Janelle Gale, announced the move on its internal communication platform, Workplace, on Friday, which was seen by BI."We will no longer have a team focused on DEI," Gale wrote in the memo. ...