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cross-posted from: https://yall.theatl.social/post/3229309

From the Atlanta Daily World:

In a surprising yet increasingly common move, Microsoft has quietly dismantled its team dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  The decision, communicated via email to the affected employees on July 1, cited “changing business needs” as the reason for the layoffs. While the exact number of employees impacted remains unclear, the team’s lead didn’t … Continued

The post Microsoft Says Bye-Bye DEI, Joins Growing List Of Corporations Dismantling Diversity Teams appeared first on Atlanta Daily World.

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[–] [email protected] -3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I had heard they were DEI mandates, if they weren't then I am mistaken and apologize. But as far as I'm aware, this was mandated.

So if you have proof it was a decision of the devs themselves, I'd love to see it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

Do you have proof yourself? You started the whole debate.