Verizon's DEI Dilemma: Navigating Inclusion Without Programs
Verizon has made a bold move in dismantling its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, a decision influenced by an FCC investigation amid its $20 billion merger with Frontier. This change has stirred the pot regarding diversity in corporate America. With formal DEI roles removed, Verizon explores embedding equity into HR processes, using ERGs, and ensuring leader accountability to maintain workplace inclusion. Can organizations thrive inclusively without structured DEI programs?
May 17