The company is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, including those used for hiring, training and choosing suppliers, the company said this Friday (10) in an internal communication published on a company forum.
The measure comes shortly before the inauguration of the elected president of the United States, . The company tries to improve its relations with the leader, who .
“The legal and political landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the US is changing,” said Meta’s vice president of human resources, Janelle Gale, in an internal statement seen by Reuters.
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Gale said recent Supreme Court rulings “indicate a shift” in how U.S. courts will approach diversity, equity and inclusion programs going forward.
“The term ‘DEI’ has also become loaded, partially because it is understood by some as a practice that suggests preferential treatment to some groups over others,” he wrote.
She also said that Meta will continue to seek candidates from different profiles, but that it will no longer use a “diverse list approach,” she said.
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Gale also said that the company will no longer have a team dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. According to the statement, Meta’s diversity director, Maxine Williams, will occupy another position at the company, focusing on accessibility and engagement.
An employee commented on the statement page: “Sad to read.”
Last week, Meta selected Republican Joel Kaplan as its new head of global affairs.
