Summarised by Centrist
Google is eliminating hiring goals tied to diversity, becoming the latest tech giant to scale back DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives amid political pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration.
The company confirmed it is reevaluating its DEI programs but insists it remains committed to workplace equity.
Following the 2020 George Floyd protests, Google pledged to increase leadership representation of underrepresented groups by 30% by 2025—a target it will no longer pursue. A company spokesperson cited federal compliance changes after recent court rulings and executive orders, which have restricted race-based hiring practices.
Other major tech firms, including Meta and Amazon, have also rolled back DEI initiatives in response to Republican opposition. Trump’s executive orders ended DEI mandates for federal contractors, a move condemned by the ACLU, which argues the policy “bullies” employers into abandoning equitable hiring efforts.
Google’s 2024 diversity report shows its U.S. workforce remains overwhelmingly white and Asian—with 5.7% Black, 7.5% Latino, and 0.9% Native American employees, compared to 45.3% white and 45.7% Asian.
