Accenture Abandons Global Diversity Goals Amid Shifting US Political Landscape

In a surprising move, consulting giant Accenture has scrapped its global diversity and inclusion targets. CEO Julie Sweet announced the decision in a memo to staff, citing an "evaluation of the evolving landscape in the United States." The company will phase out goals set in 2017 and discontinue career development programs for specific demographic groups. This shift comes in the wake of recent executive orders by US President Donald Trump, aimed at dismantling DEI programs across federal and private sectors. The move reflects growing pressure on corporations to reevaluate their diversity initiatives in the current political climate.

Source: Financial Times