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    Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: Challenges and Controversies in 2023

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    Elon Musk and many know that DEI must die. It is Marxism realized and thrust upon a free people to subjugate as well as divide.  It is the Democrat way… 

    The fervent calls for social justice in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in 2020 triggered a surge in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the United States. However, as we find ourselves three years later, these programs appear to be facing challenges, with significant cutbacks in corporations, high-profile court setbacks, and outright bans in certain academic domains.

    ‘Elon Musk said this year that DEI (diversity, equity inclusion) must die. He may get his wish. DEI related job postings declined 44% this year compared to 2022.’- John Ruddick MLC

    According to data from job site Indeed, there has been a noteworthy 44% decline in DEI-related job postings in 2023. In the last full month for which data is available, November 2023, DEI job postings dropped by 23% compared to the previous year.

    Two primary factors contribute to the diminishing prominence of DEI initiatives within companies. First, a shift in priorities amid layoffs has led to a reduction in these programs. Second, the looming threat of discrimination lawsuits has made companies reconsider the scope and implementation of their DEI efforts.

    Numerous tech companies, having experienced workforce reductions this year due to over-hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic, have disproportionately cut DEI jobs, as suggested by 2022 research findings. Despite earlier commitments following the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, tech giants like Google and Meta reportedly slashed their DEI programs in 2023. Devika Brij, CEO of Brij the Gap Consulting, which collaborates with tech companies on DEI efforts, revealed that some companies had reduced their DEI budgets by nearly 90% by mid-2023.

    CNBC: “DEI programs in the tech industry are in broad retreat.” Some companies have “cut budgets for external DEI groups by as much as 90%.” Good. – Christopher Rufo

    Moreover, several corporations revised their internal diversity policies aimed at enhancing racial and ethnic representation due to threats of lawsuits from conservative groups. A Reuters review of corporate statements indicated that at least six major U.S. companies, including JPMorgan Chase, made alterations to their diversity policies following public shareholder letters claiming that their DEI programs constituted illegal discrimination and breached directors’ duties to investors.

    Prominent figures have also joined the chorus against DEI initiatives, contributing to a broader backlash. Tech magnate Elon Musk, Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, and billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman have all advocated for the abolition of DEI. Ackman, a Harvard alum, recently called for a return to merit-based hiring, insinuating that Harvard President Claudine Gay’s appointment was influenced by the university’s DEI policies. Continued below the vid clip

    Several companies that had decided to create a “DEI Department”, that brings no value to the companies bottom line are the first departments to be cut as layoffs begin. DEI Must DIE.

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    Harvard’s DEI initiatives suffered a setback when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled its use of affirmative action in admissions unconstitutional over the summer. This ruling is expected to inspire more challenges to DEI practices in employment.

    Beyond the courtroom, DEI has faced restrictions in other academic domains. Republican governors Ron DeSantis of Florida and Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma banned DEI in state colleges and universities this year.

    Looking ahead to 2024, those advocating for the demise of DEI sense momentum building against what critics perceive as reverse discrimination. Will Hild, executive director of Consumers First, expressed his views, stating, “DEI exists to be a jobs program for otherwise unemployable mediocrities who ruin everything they touch. Everyone should cheer as they crash and burn.”

    As DEI initiatives navigate a complex landscape marked by corporate cutbacks, legal challenges, and vocal opposition, the future trajectory of these programs remains uncertain.

    Jimmy Failla on DEI: “Disney is in the business of placating parents and kids who want to go on vacation, and as they quickly found out no kid is waiting in line 3 hours to ride Peter Pansexual.”

    Major Points Discussed:

    • DEI is Marxism, plain and simple. The Democrat use of it is now dying out as people realize the scam of it all.
    • DEI-related job postings in the U.S. have seen a significant decline of 44% in 2023, with a specific 23% drop in November compared to the previous year.
    • Many tech companies, such as Google and Meta, have scaled back their DEI programs in 2023, citing over-hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some companies reportedly cut their DEI budgets by as much as 90%.
    • The fear of discrimination lawsuits has prompted corporations to revise their internal diversity policies. At least six major U.S. companies, including JPMorgan Chase, adjusted their policies following legal threats from conservative groups.
    • Influential figures like Elon Musk, Bari Weiss, and Bill Ackman have advocated for the abolishment of DEI. Ackman, in particular, suggested a return to merit-based hiring and implied that DEI policies influenced leadership appointments, citing Harvard President Claudine Gay.
    • Harvard’s DEI initiatives faced a setback when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled its affirmative action practices unconstitutional. Additionally, Republican governors in Florida and Oklahoma banned DEI in state colleges and universities in 2023.

    Lap Fu Ip, freelance writer

    Comments – Threads – Links

    • DEI in hiring is particularly insidious because it creates an end-to-end problem: if you hire someone incompetent based on race, you cannot easily fire that person, because of the same racial calculation. When you put identity over competence, your institution is compromised. – Christopher Rufo
    • And sexuality, should not be a factor in government. We already have laws against prejudice against any religion, anything based on race, or sexual orientation. These moral dilemmas only cloud what the Government should be doing- lori
    • Large corporations and are cutting DEI positions, some even by 90%- Nothing Gold Can Stay
    • DEI is unconstitutional and unlawfully forced communism, sexual perversion and racism portrayed as inclusivity in the workplace to the simple minded. Thank you for attending my Ted talk- The Dank Knight
    • And it’s sooooo effing ironic that she has to stand there every day and lie to cover up for a racist old cracker- Dawn Whelan
    • this is the bottom of the barrel- Heavy Metal Bigfoot
    • Big tech giants, including Google and Facebook, drastically cut their diversity, equity and inclusion programs this year, in some cases slashing DEI budgets by as much as 90%, CNBC reports. – Newsmax

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