Amazon curbs some DEI programs

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similar actions by Meta, which also announced the end of its diversity efforts [2] - The company is winding down outdated DEI programs and materials as part of a review of current initiatives [2] Industry Trends - Tech companies, including Amazon and Meta, are reversing prior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]