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Meta and Amazon Cut DEI Programs Amid Corporate Rollback

By aimee yang
Meta and Amazon Cut DEI Programs Amid Corporate Rollback
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Meta and Amazon are stopping some programs about diversity. They joined other companies that are changing their hiring and training plans. They say it is because of new laws and risks.

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, said it will still look for diverse employees. But they will not focus on having a diverse group to choose from.

Amazon also said it is ending some programs about inclusion and representation. They want to have good outcomes instead of old programs.

Some other big companies like Walmart and McDonald’s are making similar changes. There is also pressure from some political groups against diversity efforts.

Critics say these changes hurt employees. They believe diversity programs help companies grow and keep talent.

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Diversity/daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/noun
The state of being diverse; variety.

Inclusion/ɪnˈkluː.ʒən/noun
The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.

Representation/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/noun
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being represented.

Outcomes/ˈaʊt.kʌmz/noun
The result or effect of an action or event.

Programs/ˈprəʊɡræmz/noun
Planned series of events or activities.

Critics/ˈkrɪtɪks/noun
People who express their judgments about the merits and faults of something.
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Which company owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp?
Amazon
Apple
Meta
Google
Why are Meta and Amazon stopping some programs about diversity?
Lack of resources
New laws and risks
Competition from other companies
Employee dissatisfaction
What is the reason given by Amazon for ending some programs about inclusion and representation?
Cost-cutting measures
Strategic restructuring
Desire for better outcomes
External pressure
Which two companies are mentioned to be making similar changes to Meta and Amazon?
Microsoft and Netflix
Walmart and McDonald’s
Tesla and Adobe
Twitter and LinkedIn
What do critics believe about the changes made by Meta and Amazon regarding diversity programs?
They are beneficial for employees
They hurt employees
They have no impact on employees
They improve company profits
What do Meta and Amazon say is the driving force behind their decision to change hiring and training plans?
Employee requests
New market opportunities
Legal requirements
New laws and risks
Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Amazon is introducing more diversity programs.
There is no external pressure on companies regarding diversity efforts.
Meta and Amazon believe having a diverse workforce is no longer important.
Walmart and McDonald’s are not mentioned in the text.
Critics argue that diversity programs are unnecessary for company growth.
Meta and Amazon are stopping some programs about diversity due to new laws and .
Amazon wants to have good outcomes instead of old programs about inclusion and .
The changes made by Meta and Amazon are facing criticism from .
Some political groups are exerting pressure against diversity .
Critics believe that diversity programs help companies grow and retain .
There is a shift in focus from diversity to good outcomes at Meta and .
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Diversity/daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/noun
The state of being diverse; variety.
Inclusion/ɪnˈkluː.ʒən/noun
The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.
Representation/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/noun
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being represented.
Outcomes/ˈaʊt.kʌmz/noun
The result or effect of an action or event.
Programs/ˈprəʊɡræmz/noun
Planned series of events or activities.
Critics/ˈkrɪtɪks/noun
People who express their judgments about the merits and faults of something.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

Which company owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp?
Amazon
Apple
Meta
Google
Why are Meta and Amazon stopping some programs about diversity?
Lack of resources
New laws and risks
Competition from other companies
Employee dissatisfaction
What is the reason given by Amazon for ending some programs about inclusion and representation?
Cost-cutting measures
Strategic restructuring
Desire for better outcomes
External pressure
Which two companies are mentioned to be making similar changes to Meta and Amazon?
Microsoft and Netflix
Walmart and McDonald’s
Tesla and Adobe
Twitter and LinkedIn
What do critics believe about the changes made by Meta and Amazon regarding diversity programs?
They are beneficial for employees
They hurt employees
They have no impact on employees
They improve company profits
What do Meta and Amazon say is the driving force behind their decision to change hiring and training plans?
Employee requests
New market opportunities
Legal requirements
New laws and risks
Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Amazon is introducing more diversity programs.
There is no external pressure on companies regarding diversity efforts.
Meta and Amazon believe having a diverse workforce is no longer important.
Walmart and McDonald’s are not mentioned in the text.
Critics argue that diversity programs are unnecessary for company growth.
Meta and Amazon are stopping some programs about diversity due to new laws and .
Amazon wants to have good outcomes instead of old programs about inclusion and .
The changes made by Meta and Amazon are facing criticism from .
Some political groups are exerting pressure against diversity .
Critics believe that diversity programs help companies grow and retain .
There is a shift in focus from diversity to good outcomes at Meta and .
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