Meta Platforms—Eliminated DEI team and ended diversity programs
Meta announced a major overhaul of its DEI initiatives in January 2025. The company eliminated its dedicated DEI team, ended equity and inclusion programs, stopped representation goals, ceased diverse supplier sourcing requirements, and ended the 'diverse slate approach' in hiring. VP of HR Janelle Gale cited the changing legal and policy landscape around DEI in the United States.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEI Programs | -against | primary | -1.00 |
| Worker Rights | -against | secondary | -0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | -0.498 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.59)× agency (reactive ×0.75)
Evidence (1 signal)
Eliminated DEI team and ended diversity programs
Meta announced a major overhaul of its DEI initiatives in January 2025. The company eliminated its dedicated DEI team, ended equity and inclusion programs, stopped representation goals, ceased diverse supplier sourcing requirements, and ended the 'diverse slate approach' in hiring. VP of HR Janelle Gale cited the changing legal and policy landscape around DEI in the United States.