Amazon Reduces DEI Initiatives Amid Broader Corporate trends #newstoday #newsupdate #techpreneur
Amazon has become the latest major company to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, following in the footsteps of corporations like Walmart, Meta, and Ford. In a memo to employees, HR executive Candi Castleberry explained the company’s new approach to unifying employee groups under a single umbrella and focusing on initiatives with proven outcomes. Amazon aims to foster a truly inclusive culture while evaluating the effectiveness of past DEI efforts.
As part of these changes, Amazon removed specific sections such as “Equity for Black People” and “LGBTQ+ Rights” from its “Our Positions” webpage. A company spokesperson explained that these updates were part of an ongoing review to reflect changes in programs and positions. These subtle shifts come amid broader corporate trends, with other companies like Meta also scaling back their DEI programs.
The change has drawn attention from both activists and critics. Notably, Robby Starbuck, an activist pushing for “corporate neutrality,” has pressured Amazon to clarify its DEI changes. While Amazon’s adjustments are more subtle compared to other companies’ sweeping changes, they reflect a growing shift in corporate America’s approach to diversity and inclusion.
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