Apple’s board recommends shareholders vote against proposal to eliminate diversity programs

Bengaluru: So, Apple’s board just told its investors to vote against a proposal that would get rid of their diversity programs. This comes from a filing they made recently.

The proposal was pushed by a conservative group that thinks Apple should ditch its Inclusion & Diversity program. They argued that these programs could lead to legal and financial troubles for the company.

But Apple wasn’t having it. They said they have a solid compliance program in place and that the proposal was just an unnecessary way to meddle in their business. They also emphasized that they’re all about equal opportunity and don’t discriminate in hiring or promotions.

Interestingly, some big names like Meta and Amazon are also scaling back their diversity initiatives, especially with the political climate shifting. Conservative groups have been pretty vocal against these programs lately, especially after a Supreme Court ruling that affected affirmative action in schools.

This whole situation shows how major companies are reacting to a growing conservative pushback against diversity efforts, which really ramped up after the protests following George Floyd’s death in 2020.