Explainer: Trump says corporate diversity efforts are illegal - but are they?
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order designed to eradicate workforce diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the federal government and the private sector. Trump suggested that some companies will face investigations and legal action if their programs are deemed to be discriminatory.
Trump ends diversity efforts in federal government. Is the private sector next?
On Monday, hours after he was sworn into office, Trump signed an order that rescinds DEI hiring practices enacted by President Joe Biden. Trump's order eliminates the roles of chief diversity officer and others overseeing anti-discrimination measures across the federal government.
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
President Donald Trump's administration has moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
Trump signs orders ending diversity programs; federal DEI staffers being placed on leave
The order would cut funding for so-called DEI initiatives across all agencies in order to "end DEI inside the federal government," according to incoming Trump administration officials. Mr. Trump said he will direct the Office of Management and Budget to end all related mandates,
Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave 'immediately'
President Donald Trump has ordered that all US government staff working on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) schemes be put on immediate paid administrative leave. The White House confirmed that all federal DEI workers had to be put on leave by 17:00 EST (22:00 GMT) on Wednesday,
Businesses That Changed DEI Policies Prior to Trump's Executive Order
Several U.S. companies like Meta and Walmart cut back DEI initiatives before President Trump's executive order removed ...
‘Nothing short of a bombshell.’ Trump takes aim at DEI — and universities
The president's sweeping executive order threatens investigations of universities with endowments over $1 billion.
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Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?
McDonald’s said on Jan. 6 that it will retire specific goals for achieving diversity at senior leadership levels. It also ...
Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any ...
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What is DEI and what do the employees do? Here's why Trump placed federal staff on leave
President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered that all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on paid leave and ...
U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount
Meta Platforms and Amazon.com have joined a growing number of U.S. companies in scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ), meant to boost racial and ethnic representation at ...
Meta execs join other firms in retreating on diversity initiatives
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. joins a growing list of companies that are pulling back on ...
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US companies tweak diversity policies as challenges mount
Meta Platforms and Amazon.com have joined a growing number of U.S. companies in scaling back their diversity, equity, and ...
Trump 2.0 has business racing to ditch diversity and climate goals
Corporates face a new reality – one where they stand to benefit immensely, as long as they don’t cross the White House.
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CBA panel urges Bills to focus early on post-construction hiring and diversity goals
Legends Hospitality will be expected to implement initiatives maximizing participation of local, small and disadvantaged businesses in the maintenance and concessions for the $2.1 billion stadium in ...
Trump intensifies his war on private enterprise with anti-DEI executive action
Trump directed federal agencies to identify private sector groups engaged in "illegal discrimination" through diversity programs.