Gannett, the largest newspaper chain in America, announced it will stop publishing workforce demographic and diversity data, citing the need to adapt to regulatory changes influenced by recent federal directives. The decision aligns with a broader trend among major companies like Amazon and Google. Gannett's commitment to diversity, initially pledged in 2020 after George Floyd's death, included intentions to diversify its workforce by 2025, but the recent policies have resulted in the cessation of such commitments. Critics express concern over the implications for workplace inclusivity and representation.
Gannett's decision to stop publishing demographic data reflects a broader trend among U.S. companies reassessing their diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments in response to regulatory changes.
Lark-Marie Antón emphasized the company's ethical business model is based on respect and belonging, despite the absence of publicly available diversity metrics.
Following a pledge for diversity and inclusion in 2020, Gannett has decided to eliminate reporting on demographic workforce metrics amid evolving regulatory pressures.
Gannett's workforce diversity data showed a slight decrease in white employees, aligning with the company’s previous commitments to increase representation by 2025.
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