Disrupting DEI: Retailer's Controversial Decision

This chapter examines a major retailer's decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, igniting varied reactions on social media. It explores the implications of this move in the context of rising anti-DEI sentiment and the economic motivations behind corporate distancing from 'woke' policies. The discussion also emphasizes the ongoing complexities of balancing corporate responsibility with public perceptions of qualifications in hiring practices.