Accenture Abandons Diversity Goals Amid Political Landscape Shifts
Accenture has discontinued its global diversity and inclusion goals, citing evolving political dynamics in the United States, according to a report by the Financial Times. The company will cease its diversity targets set in 2017 and career development programs aimed at specific demographic groups.
This move aligns with a trend among tech giants such as Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon, which have faced pressure to scale back diversity initiatives amid Republican leadership in the US.
Accenture's CEO, Julie Sweet, stated that the decision was made after an evaluation of internal policies and the evolving political landscape, including executive orders that mandate compliance. The company will不再 measure staff performance based on diversity goals and will cease reporting data to external surveys.
Sweet emphasized that the company is committed to attracting, developing, and supporting a diverse workforce. However, the talent strategy will be refreshed to align with the evolving context.