DEARBORN, Mich. ? CEO Jim Farley sent a memo to all employees Wednesday outlining the changes, including a decision to stop taking part in external culture surveys and an annual survey by the Human Rights Campaign that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. ?We will continue to put our effort and resources into taking care of our customers, our team, and our communities versus publicly commenting on the many polarizing issues of the day,? the memo said.
Groups opposed to diversity policies have been energized by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June 2023 that struck down affirmative action in university admissions, a ruling that does not directly affect employers. Advocates in favor of greater diversity have said the opposition to DEI threatens progress of underrepresented groups in corporations, especially in leadership roles. Former President Donald Trump, current Republican candidate for U.S.