Accenture drops corporate DEI policies
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Accenture is taking steps to end global Diversity, Equality, Inclusion (DEI) A goal amid a change in the US political and legal landscape, according to an internal memo reviewed by Fox Business.
Global Information Technology (IT) and management consulting firm said to employees on Thursday in a note from CEO Julie Sweet. Diversity Goals It was established and was primarily achieved in 2017, but DEI targets will no longer be used to assess staff performance. The Financial Times first reported development.
The company has abolished its career development program “for people in certain demographic groups” and plans to “invest more in the core career development program across Accenture as part of a refresher in its talent strategy.” ”.
Accenture has also suspended submissions to external diversity benchmark surveys while it takes time to assess participation in those surveys.
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Accenture has joined the growth list of companies rolling back DEI policies. (Smith Collection/Gad/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Sweet says, “The evolving landscape of the United States, including the recent Presidential Order We must follow to contribute to the movement.
| Ticker | safety | last | change | change % |
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| ACN | Accenture plc | 385.98 | -1.36 |
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“We are always meritocratic, we are committed to a culture where we are an inclusive, meritocratic workplace without bias, where everyone feels respected, belonging and equal opportunity. I’ve done it. “Sweet wrote.
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“We are crucial to attract, hire and develop people from different backgrounds, different perspectives and different experiences, which are essential to driving innovation and serving global companies across multiple industries. I’ve always believed that,” she added.
Sweet’s Memo says Accenture continues to support its employee resource groups and networks, supporting “open to all of us, broad participation, membership and allies.” .
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Accenture is engaging with the DEI policy created in 2017 and updated in 2020. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service Gite Getty Images/Getty Images)
Accenture’s announcement has seen several major companies dropping and Revised DEI Policy last year.
Amazon, Facebook Parent Meta, Google, McDonald’s, Boeing, Molson Coors, Lowe’s, Harley-Davidson, Deere, Apple, Target, Vanguard, and more will be diversity since 2024. All changes to the goals and policy have been announced.
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Reuters contributed to this report.