Paramount Ends DEI Policies to Comply with Trump Executive Order
Paramount Global has announced the end of numerous diversity, equity and inclusion policies to comply with President Trump's executive order banning the practice. The company cited the executive order as the impetus for its policy changes, which include ending numerical goals related to hires based on race or ethnicity. Paramount will continue to evaluate its policies and seek talent from all backgrounds.
- This move highlights the growing tension between corporate America and the Trump administration's efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, potentially setting a precedent for other companies to follow.
- What role will the increasing politicization of DEI policies play in shaping the future of workplace culture and employee experiences in the entertainment industry?