Google Abandons Goals for Diversity-Oriented Recruitment
In a significant shift, Alphabet’s Google is stepping back from its earlier aspirations aimed at boosting the representation of underrepresented groups within its workforce. This move comes amid a broader trend observed among various U.S. corporations that are reconsidering their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in light of changing socio-political climates.
Fiona Cicconi, Alphabet's Chief People Officer, communicated this shift in a recent email to staff, which was also reviewed by Reuters. “In 2020, we…