Walmart (WMT) was in the midst of controversy after it opted to follow a growing trend in corporate America. In December, the retail giant cut several initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Thirteen state attorneys general sent a letter to Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon asking him to reconsider the company’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion measures.
Fast food franchise McDonald’s is joining Harley Davidson, John Deere, Walmart and others in shuttering its DEI programs, meant to promote the inclusion of minorities in leadership positions throughout the company’s hierarchy.
Walmart isn’t alone in backtracking on its DEI programs. Other brands scaling down or dropping their DEI efforts include Meta, Amazon, Molson Coors, Tractor Supply, Caterpillar, John Deere, Lowe’s, Ford, Toyota and Harley-Davidson.
Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
A group of attorneys general are urging Walmart to rethink its decision to scale back on its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.
A group of more than 30 shareholders representing $266 billion in funds has asked Walmart Inc. to explain its business case for retreating on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, describing the decision as “disheartening.
Amazon and Meta have now joined the growing list of major corporations that have dialed back their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the past year.
Starbucks updated thier Coffeehouse Code of Conduct across North American locations. The biggest change? No more Open Door Policy. Is this a sign of DEI changes?
Organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta, have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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