META is ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs due to “the changing legal and policy landscape surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts” in the US. According to a memo seen by staff AxiosMeta will also roll back representation goals and end its “diverse slate approach” to recruitment.
memorandumWhich was written by Janelle Gale, Meta's vice president of human resources, said the company will replace DEI programs with programs that “focus on implementing fair and consistent practices that reduce bias for all, regardless of race.” Whatever your background,” as reported. AxiosThe company “will also end efforts to acquire commercial suppliers from differently owned businesses.”
“The United States Supreme Court has recently made decisions that signal a change in the way courts approach DEI,” Gale wrote. “The term ‘DEI’ has also become popular in part because it is understood by some as a practice that suggests giving preferential treatment to some groups over others.”
Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton confirmed this The Verge He Axios'The reporting is accurate.
Update, January 10: Added confirmation from meta.