5 companies that are scaling back DEI, LGBT advocacy
John Deere
In a statement posted on X in July, the farm equipment retailer John Deere insisted that it was "always listening to feedback and looking for opportunities to improve" and making several commitments based on recent "conversations."
The business explained that it would "no longer participate in or support external social or cultural awareness parades, festivals, or events."
"Business resource groups will exclusively be focused on professional development, networking, mentoring, and supporting talent development efforts," John Deere vowed.
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The company also highlighted its intention to audit "all company-mandated training materials and policies to ensure the absence of socially motivated messages, while being in compliance with federal, state, and local laws."
While John Deere highlighted its goal of "reaffirming within the business that the existence of diversity quotas and pronoun identification have never been and are not company policy," it stressed that it still believed that "a diverse workforce enables us to best meet our customers' needs and because of that we will continue to track and advance the diversity of our organization."
This statement suggests that although John Deere is retreating from some progressive advocacy, it still intends to embrace DEI to some degree.
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
