UnitedHealth removes mentions of DEI from its website

Core Viewpoint - UnitedHealth Group has significantly reduced its online presence regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, removing various web pages and blog posts related to these initiatives, which may indicate a broader trend among companies retreating from DEI commitments amid political pressures [1][3][4]. Summary by Sections Website Changes - UnitedHealth Group has taken down multiple web pages dedicated to DEI, resulting in "page not found" errors for several previously accessible links [2]. - The company's career page, which once featured a dedicated section for DEI and its initiatives, no longer displays this information [2][6]. - A blog post from 2022 that included a discussion with the vice president of DEI has also been removed from the website [2]. Political Context - The removal of DEI content from UnitedHealth's website aligns with a broader retreat from DEI policies by various companies, influenced by executive orders from the Trump administration targeting such programs [3][4]. - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the Justice Department to investigate and penalize DEI programs deemed illegal at private sector companies receiving federal funding [4]. Industry Trends - Other tech companies, including Google and OpenAI, have similarly removed references to DEI from their websites, indicating a potential industry-wide shift [4]. - UnitedHealth has replaced its DEI section with a new page titled "Culture of Belonging," which uses less assertive language and omits previous references to diversity efforts in recruitment and employee resource groups [6].