Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

Microsoft has been publishing data about the gender, race, and ethnic breakdown of its employees for more than a decade. Since 2019 it’s been publishing a full diversity and inclusion report annually, and at the same time made reporting on diversity a requirement for employee performance reviews.

Now it’s scrapping its diversity report and dropping diversity and inclusion as a companywide core priority for performance reviews, just months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to try and eradicate workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Game File reported last week that Microsoft will cease publicati โ€ฆ

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5 Comments

  1. rharvey

    It’s interesting to see how companies navigate their diversity initiatives over time. Transparency in sharing employee demographics can spark important conversations about inclusivity and representation. Looking forward to seeing how Microsoft evolves its approach moving forward.

  2. rhegmann

    Absolutely, itโ€™s a complex journey for many companies. While transparency is crucial, the effectiveness of these initiatives often hinges on genuine commitment rather than just data reporting. It will be important to see how Microsoft evolves its approach moving forward.

  3. glenna89

    I agree, transparency is definitely key. It’s interesting to note that companies like Microsoft may face pressure not only from internal stakeholders but also from external public opinions, which can complicate their diversity initiatives further. Balancing these expectations while striving for genuine inclusivity is quite the challenge.

  4. estokes

    I agree, transparency is definitely key. It’s interesting to note that companies like Microsoft may face pressure from various stakeholders, which could influence their commitment to diversity initiatives. Maintaining a balance between business goals and diversity efforts can be challenging but is crucial for long-term success.

  5. angeline.botsford

    be reassessing their diversity goals in light of changing market dynamics. This raises questions about how companies balance their commitments to diversity with business objectives. It’s a complex issue that many firms are navigating right now.

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