Meta cuts DEI, marking another cultural shift ahead of Trump's White House return
Facebook parent Meta is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo sent to employees, marking the tech giant's latest cultural shift ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Amazon to halt some of its DEI programs: Internal memo
Amazon is halting some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to an internal memo. The company is in the process of "winding down outdated programs and materials" as part of a broader review of hundreds of initiatives.
Meta terminates its DEI programs days before Trump inauguration
Meta, fresh off announcement to end factchecking, follows McDonald's and Walmart in rolling back diversity initiatives
Meta axes DEI programs just days after Mark Zuckerberg scrapped censorship policies
Meta will no longer take DEI considerations into account for purposes of hiring, training and picking suppliers, according to Axios.
Meta employees slam decision to roll back its DEI programs
Meta employees criticized its decision to roll back its DEI initiatives on its internal forum. It follows changes to Meta's content moderation policies and gets rid of third-party fact-checkers.
Read the memo: Meta announces end of its DEI programs
Meta on Friday told employees it plans to end a number of internal programs designed to increase the company's hiring of diverse candidates. The company said it's ending the practice of qualified candidates from underrepresented groups for open roles and its equity and inclusion training programs.
Meta eliminates DEI programs
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.
Leaked memo: Meta rolls back its DEI programs
Meta is rolling back its DEI program, Business Insider has learned. The company's vice president of human resources, Janelle Gale, announced the move on its internal communication platform called Workplace on Friday, which was seen by Business Insider.
Costco triples down on ‘wokeness' as board member defends DEI practices, rebukes companies scrapping policies
A Costco board member has taken aim at companies rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion policies, calling for businesses to "maximize" DEI instead.
McDonald's makes changes to DEI initiatives
CNBC's Joe Kernan and Becky Quick break down the latest news.
Costco's defense of its DEI initiatives is less surprising than it might seem
Costco appears to be bucking the anti-DEI wave with its defense of its diversity initiatives. Data published last year suggests shareholders largely support diversity efforts.
Calls for Costco boycott mount after board upholds DEI commitment
Costco's Board of Directors is standing up for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. As a result, Trump loyalists are vowing to boycott the retailer, while some are applauding the brand's commitment to inclusivity.
