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Amazon is scaling back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, becoming the latest major company to cut back on efforts that critics deemed “woke.”
In a message to employees last month, Candy Castleberry, Amazon's head of human resources, announced an update on the company's commitment to representation and inclusion, adding that the e-commerce giant has been “recognized” for the past few years. He said he would make some changes after spending so much time.[ing] Their effectiveness. ”
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“We worked to unite employee groups under one umbrella and create programs that were open to everyone,” the memo, obtained by FOX Business, said. “Rather than having individual groups build programs, we are focusing on proven programs and also aiming to foster a more truly inclusive culture.”
The release of the memo, first reported by Bloomberg on Friday, follows a report by The Information earlier in the day that Amazon recently removed “Fairness for Black People” from the company's “What We Stand” page. and removed a section titled “LGBTQ+ Rights.” Website.
Amazon spokeswoman Kelly Nantel said in a statement: “We update this page from time to time to ensure the latest information we add to our various programs and positions.”
Amazon is the latest of many companies to scale back DEI efforts over the past year, joining fellow retail giants Walmart, Ford, Caterpillar, John Deere, and Toyota. But unlike other companies like Meta, which announced major changes to its DEI policies earlier Friday, Amazon's move is more subtle.
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