Google unwinds employee diversity goals, citing Trump’s DEI orders

People are seen through a window at Google offices in San Francisco, Oct 24, 2024. Google abandoned employee diversity targets on Feb 5, 2025, saying that as a federal contractor, it needed to comply with President Trump’s executive orders opposing diversity, equity and inclusion policies. — ©2025 The New York Times Company

SAN FRANCISCO: Google tried for years to diversify its workforce, saying it would hire and promote more women and people from racial minorities.

On Feb 5, the company abandoned employee diversity targets, saying that as a federal contractor, it needed to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders opposing diversity, equity and inclusion policies.