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- Adobe’s HR chief tells staff: We’re done with DEI hiring goals (businessinsider.com)
Adobe Shifts Away from Diversity Hiring Targets
Software giant Adobe has announced it will no longer use diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) targets in its hiring practices. This shift, announced at an internal meeting on Monday by Chief People Officer Gloria Chen, marks a departure from the company’s 2020 “Aspirational Goals” which aimed to increase representation of women, underrepresented minorities, and Black employees in leadership positions.
While Ms. Chen stated that hiring decisions were never based on quotas, the move to eliminate these targets aligns Adobe with other tech companies like Google and Meta, who have also scaled back DEI initiatives. This trend follows recent executive orders aimed at reducing DEI programs in federal government and contractor roles.
In a statement, an Adobe spokesperson emphasized the company’s continued commitment to “Adobe for All,” their internal program promoting an inclusive workplace culture. However, the company’s latest proxy statement omits all mentions of diversity, a notable change from the previous year’s document.
This omission, coupled with Ms. Chen’s announcement, has sparked internal discussion among employees, some of whom have expressed concerns about transparency and the future of Adobe’s inclusive culture.
Ms. Chen acknowledged the complexities surrounding the interpretation of recent executive orders and indicated that Adobe is currently reviewing internal programs to ensure compliance.
She added that the shift in DEI practices is not expected to impact Adobe’s operations outside the US.
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