Amazon's Quiet Shift: A Deep Dive into the Removal of DEI Language from 10-K Filings
Amazon and Google's removal of "inclusion and diversity" from 10-K filings raises concerns about DEI's future.
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Amazon's Quiet Shift: A Deep Dive into the Removal of DEI Language from 10-K Filings
The tech world is abuzz with the recent revelation that Amazon has quietly removed explicit references to "inclusion and diversity" from its latest 10-K report. This move, following a similar action by Google and coinciding with a broader trend of companies scaling back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, has sparked a wave of speculation and concern. What does this change signify? Is it a mere linguistic adjustment, or does it reflect a deeper shift in Amazon's approach to workplace diversity? Let's delve into the details, explore the broader context, and examine the potential implications of this seemingly subtle alteration. The Vanishing Words: A Closer Look at the 10-K Shift In its 2023 10-K filing, Amazon, striving to project an image of an "Earth's best employer," explicitly mentioned "inclusion and diversity" alongside investment, innovation, safety, and engagement as key pillars in attracting and developing top ta…
