Meta Platforms Inc. is discontinuing its diversity, equity and inclusion program, focusing instead on consistent practices to mitigate bias for all employees, regardless of background. This shift follows internal concerns about the charged nature of DEI and recent Supreme Court decisions suggesting a change in legal perspectives on such initiatives.
The internal memo mentioned that 'DEI' has become charged, understood by some as favoring certain groups over others, leading to a reevaluation of their approach to inclusivity.
The company will no longer consider a diverse slate of candidates for job openings, marking a departure from previous hiring practices aimed at increasing workplace diversity. Other firms, such as McDonald's and Ford, have also reduced their DEI efforts.
Meta's decision aligns with other technology and retail giants, including Amazon, which is also winding down certain DEI programs, aiming to refresh their internal policies by the end of 2024.
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