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In truth, the "DEI" programs at most tech companies were not much more than PR window dressing. I don't know anyone who worked at Meta so I can't say for certain, but I suspect that in practice, Zuck isn't rolling back very much that actually existed except PR posturing.
This is still another "mask off" moment for anyone not paying attention. Every big tech company and CEO wanted Trump back and worked diligently to ensure that happened.
@SaftyKuma @Ashedryden it was actually a pretty big part of recruitment strategy, and took a high position in training for interviewing. Things are going to feel very different after this week.
Feels like a quiet RIF
Do you have direct experience?
My previous employer touted "DEI" but that amounted to an anti-discrimination video and some virtue signaling on social media.
(My current employer doesn't seem to have even bothered.)
@SaftyKuma @Ashedryden i work at meta.
Just got direction about interviewing with standard corporate speak, a link to talking points if candidates ask about these changes, and option to take yourself out of the interviewers pool of you feel you can't right now, and an expectation that some candidates may be removing themselves from consideration so we need to be flexible.
Thanks for the inside insight. I've never been impressed with the efforts I've seen personally, but admittedly Meta is pretty big company.
In this case it does sound like things are really are changing for the worse there, which is truly sad to hear.
Given what you're saying, I'd agree that this feels like a "shadow RIF" in that they actively hope many people quit over this.
Wishing you the best on this.
Sounds like Meta had a much more robust DEI initiative than I initially assumed and have experienced myself, so my initial thought that it was mostly PR window dressing at was wrong.
Which of course makes it all worse that Zuck is willing to toss it all out at the behest of a wannabe dictator.
And looks like Amazon's following suit. Though I cannot say how their DEI initiatives compared to Meta's, obviously.
@Ashedryden The rollback of DEI at Facebook doesn't mean that every major tech company is rolling back DEI. I have heard no recent changes in DEI among FAANG other than Facebook
I can only specifically speak to Netflix maintaining our meaningful investment in diversity, inclusion, and belonging. It's not perfect, Netflix could do better (especially in content choices), but DEI remains a priority for Netflix as a company.
As a manager at Netflix, my reporting chain supports me in actively improving our inclusion practices, setting high expectations for inclusive behavior, and striving towards equitable hiring and promotion and compensation (and equitable access to opportunities), in order to maintain and build a diverse workforce. I'm not alone in this: Netflix security has a dedicated inclusion strategy director whom we work with to improve our practices, address issues, and hold regular discussions to develop cultural competency and build understanding of experiences so we can grow a more inclusive work environment.
There remain real and concerning problems at Netflix and at other tech companies, but there are also many people who work to improve at least some parts of these companies. It's important to call out the gaps and the companies like Facebook that are making harmful changes, but take care not to lump companies together when one is doing something particularly bad.
The DEI choices of tech companies are highly visible globally despite having relatively small workforces compared to other industries like auto or food or pharma — which is why it's important to call out the tech industry as a whole for falling short of genuine commitments to improve equitable practices
But I moved to and remain in the tech industry because even on average I've experienced less discrimination in tech than in teaching or other industries I considered. My experiences aren't everyone's, but it's been helpful to give balanced perspectives avoiding both toxic positivity and criticism without context
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@codedbydan generally speaking, for two reasons
1) tech workers have deeply bought into the meritocracy and collective bargaining feels counter to it
2) it feels super hypocritical to claim you are getting exploited when your comp is well into 6 figures
Pretty easy to manipulate people into feeling masters of their own destiny and more like they deserve those comp numbers, if they avoid a union. Ignore those folks over there that are actually exploited, the meritocracy says they deserve it
Again, the above is generally speaking
Reboosting this #BecauseCapitalism thread because of the rollbacks of DEI programs in major companies like Facebook etc… Consider this a periodic reminder that such programs which make corporations #ApparentlyProgressive will only ever exist to the extent that #BecauseMarketing says they are a net positive to the corporation’s bottom line.
McDonalds announced this week they are ending all inclusionary DEI protocols. You know you're shit when you have Donald in your name
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