Amazon Restricts Certain DEI Programs Amid Broader Corporate Trend

Jimmy Jing

10 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

Amazon Follows Suit in Scaling Back DEI Initiatives

Amazon is now the latest company to curtail some of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, according to reports from Bloomberg. This development comes shortly after Meta announced similar cutbacks to its diversity efforts earlier on Friday.

Internal Review Leads to Program Reduction

An internal memo circulated to Amazon staff members indicated the company's intentions to phase out outdated DEI programs and resources. This decision is part of a larger review of current initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness.

"Rather than have individual groups build programs, we are focusing on programs with proven outcomes — and we also aim to foster a more truly inclusive culture," stated Candi Castleberry, a senior human resources executive.

Corporate Trends and Reactions

Amazon's recent actions place it alongside other tech giants like Meta and Microsoft, which have also started reversing their previous commitments to DEI strategies. On Friday, reports emerged of Amazon updating its corporate website, appearing to minimize emphasis on DEI, and removing a 2021 post that highlighted the company's focus on these initiatives.

This news is unfolding as technology companies and their leaders brace for a potential change in the presidential administration, one that experts speculate may oppose DEI endeavors, as noted by Bloomberg.

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