State Street has quietly eliminated its board diversity mandates and removed the web page explaining the goals. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at State Street? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At State Street Department Status: Active Department Trend: Shrinking Recent DEI Report: 2023 Policy Title: Diversity, equity and inclusion Webpage: Click Here Department Head: Paul Francisco…
The phrase “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (or DEI) grew from virtually nothing in 2019 to a fast peak in 2021. But since then, DEI has given away nearly all of its gains in the workplace. This report covers 68 organizations (including companies, universities, and government entities) that have reduced or eliminated their DEI programs. These organizations… Have 1,000+ employees The stories that have been publicly…
CEOs are stepping down at record-high rates. According to a report from Russell Reynolds Associates, a record 202 CEOs of publicly traded companies exited their roles in 2024. This tracks with research by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.: “So far this year, [as of Dec 10, 2024] a record number of CEOs have left their roles.” Through our own primary research at Buildremote, we uncovered…
Starbucks just announced that VPs (and above) in North America must be in the office three days per week. But here’s the problem: it’s the third year in a row that Starbucks has called people into the office three days per week. Here is everything you need to know about Starbucks’s return-to-office plan. Starbucks’s Return To Office Policy RTO Date: February 24, 2025 Notice…
Warner Bros. Discovery has rebranded its DEI department, now called ‘Inclusion,’ and changed its hiring approach, moving away from diversity-specific targets. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Warner Bros. Discovery? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Warner Bros. Discovery Department Status: Active Department Trend: Shrinking Recent DEI Report: 2023 Policy Title: Inclusion Webpage: Click Here Department…
Paramount Global is rolling back its DEI policies and removing hiring goals and demographic data collection. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Paramount? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Paramount Department Status: Active Department Trend: Shrinking Recent DEI Report: 2023 Policy Title: Inclusion Webpage: Click Here Department Head: Marva Smalls (EVP, Global Head of Inclusion, Paramount)…
On its website, Blackrock has a quote that reads, “‘Inclusion is the foundation of our culture, driving us towards collective success.” But according to its most recent annual report, the asset manager appears to have removed the foundation. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Blackrock? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Blackrock Department Status: Active Department…
On its website, Bank of America says, “Our workforce must represent the communities we serve.” But, according to a recent report from Bloomberg, the bank will no longer have “aspirational” goals for DEI. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Bank of America? Here’s everything you need to know. The Bank Is Ending Diversity Hiring Goals As part of its…
In a decisive move, Apple shareholders have voted to maintain the company’s DEI programs, rejecting a proposal to abolish them. However, CEO Tim Cook hinted that some changes might need to be made to stay legally compliant. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Apple? Here’s everything you need to know. Shareholders Reject Proposal to End DEI Programs At the…
In late January 2025, Walgreens Boots Alliance deleted six DEI-related web pages, virtually scrubbing DEI from its corporate website. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Walgreens Boots Alliance? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Walgreens Boots Alliance Department Status: Active Department Trend: Shrinking Recent DEI Report: 2024 Policy Title: Healthy and Inclusive Workplace Webpage: Click Here…