Verizon Ditches DEI Policies

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr convinced Verizon to abandon its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, calling them discriminatory. Verizon has agreed to end these policies and focus on HR talent objectives instead.

Key Points

  • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr influenced Verizon to drop its DEI policies
  • Verizon will no longer have a dedicated DEI team and will focus on HR talent objectives
  • Verizon reaffirmed commitment to inclusive culture

Pros

  • Shift towards equal opportunity and nondiscrimination
  • Focus on HR talent objectives
  • Commitment to inclusive culture

Cons

  • Potential backlash from those supportive of DEI initiatives
  • Possible negative impact on diversity and inclusion in the workplace