Getty ImagesMeta 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.
Vocabulary List:
- 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.
How much do you know?
Which company owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp?
Why are Meta and Amazon stopping some programs about diversity?
What is the reason given by Amazon for ending some programs about inclusion and representation?
Which two companies are mentioned to be making similar changes to Meta and Amazon?
What do critics believe about the changes made by Meta and Amazon regarding diversity programs?
What do Meta and Amazon say is the driving force behind their decision to change hiring and training plans?
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 .
