Google has become the latest tech giant to cut back its DEI efforts after sharing that it would end its goal of employing more candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds. The company also said it would reevaluate some of its DEI programs, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal. In an email to employees, Google revealed that it would abolish the hiring targets created to improve representation in its labor force. In 2020, during the resurgence of The Black Lives Matter movement, Google set out to expand the proportion of
As more companies have decided to scale back their DEI efforts, Aldi could be the next company on the list. Although the company hasn’t publicly announced that it is doing so, it has removed any evidence linked to DEI from its website. What sections has Aldi removed from its website? The company website previously featured an “Aldinclusive” section that said “diversity strengthens us,” according to HR Brew. Additionally, it detailed Aldi’s DEI efforts and commitment, such as its 30-year support of the United Negro College Fund, an inclusive resource library
This week on Techish, Abadesi sits down with Alphonso David, a Human Rights and civil rights lawyer and advocate, to talk about his work as President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. They dive into breaking down barriers for marginalized communities, why diversity, equity, and inclusion actually matters, and the need for real investment in Black and Brown businesses. Alphonso also shares the secret to his perseverance and what we can learn from the past to drive change today. Chapters00:00 Breaking Down Barriers for Marginalized Communities03:20 Why Diversity,
Target joins the growing list of companies rolling back its diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. As a retailer known for featuring Black-owned brands like The Lip Bar, Black Girl Sunscreen, Tabitha Brown, Donna’s Recipe, there are concerns over how potential boycotts may impact Black founders. Target ends DEI goals In a memo shared with employees, the company said it will end its three-year DEI goals, concluding its Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) initiatives in 2025 and end a program focused on carrying more products from Black- or minority-owned
NASA is shutting down its DEI initiatives following Trump’s executive order that terminated any diversity and inclusion actions in the federal government. How has NASA responded to Trump’s order? NASA’s temporary head, Janet Petro, sent an email to employees saying, “These programs divided Americans by race, wasted taxpayer dollars, and resulted in shameful discrimination.” Acting Director of the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Charles Ezell sent out a memo to every head or acting head of every government department and agency telling them to remove DEIA-related language from all
Many companies are rethinking their Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts amid a shifting political landscape and mounting anti-DEI pressure. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to revoke a decades-old executive order that prohibited workplace discrimination by federal contractors is just the latest in his string of attacks on DEI in the first few days of his presidency. While Trump’s initial focus has been DEI in the government, the subsequent impact on the private sector is yet to be determined. Several leading companies have rolled back DEI programs in response to
CEO of JPMorgan, Jamie Dimon, is standing firm on its diversity, equality, and inclusion commitments after facing pressure from an activist shareholder, as per Business Insider. JPMorgarn Reaffirms DEI commitments During an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Dimon said the bank will continue to move forward with its work in DEI work and environmental, social, and governance policies. This month, the National Legal and Policy Center, a conservative nonprofit, suggested that the company assess how executive compensation is linked to the company’s racial equity
According to a Tuesday court filing, Mastercard has agreed to pay $26 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit which alleged it underpaid female, Black, and Hispanic employees, as per The New York Times. Four Masterard employees who previously worked at the company believed it had hired women and workers of color into lower-paying roles. Their suspicions grew as employees received fewer raises and promotions than white men doing similar work. Additionally, the lawsuit charges Mastercard with violating federal laws banning pay discrimination and workplace sex and race bias.
Yesterday, President Trump revoked a six-decade-old executive order that prohibited workplace discrimination by federal contractors. President Lyndon Baine Johnson had signed the executive order just one year after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and months after the Voting Rights Act. Trump revokes Executive Order 11246 Executive Order 11246 stopped federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This law applied to federal contractors and was implemented just two years after Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave
Amazon has changed its company policy and a part of its website that gives employment information. According to The Washington Post, it has removed language that assures protection for Black and LGBTQ+ employees. The company also removed any language that supported laws addressing misconduct and racial bias in policing, initiatives to protect and expand voting rights, and initiatives to encourage better health and educational opportunities for Black people. In December 2024, Amazon withdrew any statements advocating for transgender rights protections along with showing “solidarity” with Black employees and customers. What sections has
