Rolls-Royce has announced a significant reduction in its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, aligning with recently introduced anti-DEI legislation in the U.S. This decision impacts internal support for employee inclusion networks like Prism, which focused on LGBTQ+ issues. The aerospace and defense company, which employs 43,000 globally, will now rely on a generalized 'employee voice network' instead of specialized support groups. The move has drawn attention to wider trends among UK multinationals adapting to regulatory pressures in the U.S, where Rolls-Royce has substantial business interests.
Rolls-Royce's decision to cut funding for diversity and inclusion initiatives was influenced by compliance with new anti-DEI legislation in the United States.
The company has replaced identity-specific networks with a broader 'employee voice network,' signaling a shift towards compliance over inclusion.
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