Tag: GEORGE FLOYD
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U.S. Corporations Retreat from Diversity Initiatives Amid Legal Shifts
Several prominent U.S. companies, influenced by a Supreme Court decision against affirmative action, are retracting their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Firms like Target, Amazon, McDonald’s, and others have scaled back or suspended various DEI programs, arguing for a focus on universal practices rather than targeted efforts for historically marginalized groups. This shift suggests a…
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U.S. Companies Scale Back Diversity Initiatives in Response to Legal Changes
Several major U.S. companies, including Meta, Amazon, and Walmart, are retracting their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives following the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action. This shift represents a response to legal and social pressures to reassess corporate DEI practices, often citing a need to focus on merit-based strategies rather than group-based initiatives. Companies are…
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Shift in Corporate Attitudes: Global Companies Roll Back DEI Programs
Meta and Amazon are reevaluating their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, signaling a trend among global companies to roll back such initiatives. These changes come as legal frameworks surrounding DEI in the U.S. evolve. While previously, DEI programs were seen as crucial to corporate success, companies are now prioritizing different strategies. Multinational companies such…
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Walmart Scales Back DEI Policies Under Conservative Pressure
Walmart is retracting its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies following pressure from conservative activists, becoming the largest corporation to do so. The changes include discontinuing a racial equity center and withdrawing from a gay rights index. This shift is in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action and reflects broader pressures on…