Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI program
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI program
Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.
Summary
Apple shareholders rejected a conservative group’s call to abandon DEI efforts, citing legal and financial risks.
The group, referencing Trump’s ban on federal DEI programs, argued that such initiatives are divisive. Tim Cook defended Apple’s approach, affirming respect for all while acknowledging potential policy revisions.
Other major companies have reduced their diversity programs under conservative pressure, but Apple maintains that DEI integral to its success.
Advocates argue DEI broadens fairness and inclusivity, while critics claim it undermines merit-based hiring.
Well then we need to get the SMALL GOVERNMENT involved!
They'll be drowning in freedom before they know it.
It has to be small in order to fit through the doorways to invade your bedroom, doctor’s office, school, and workplace.
At least someone has integrity.
Apple? 🤣
Here they do.
I worked for Apple in the Uk and was almost certainly a DEI hire. Apple is a sought after employer due to how amazing they treated us, the salary, and the progression. Because of this they could be incredibly selective in their hiring. I was a failure in my mid thirties with no experience and no degree.
They didn’t care. They didn’t check references and they just interviewed me and determined for themselves if I was a good fit.
Then whilst working there i had private healthcare and got diagnosed with ADHD. They then supported me whilst I trained to be a software developer and then supported me whilst I looked for a job to leave Apple and go to my new career.
The pay was exceptional and more than any other retail store. The work life balance was incredible and the managers actually cared about us. We got crazy discounts and stock given each year.
I say this with no hyperbole that Apple changed my life for the better. The diverse working environment gave me loads of different perspectives and being surrounded by talented people makes you want to do better yourself.
Sure Apple has a multitude of issues but this isn’t one of them.
At this rate, my next system might be a mac
I switched to Linux Mint. But when my phone gives up the ghost, I may buy an iphone.
You can buy a Pixel and then install GrapheneOS or LineageOS.
I forget who I heard it from on NPR, but a guest asserted that companies know that diversity is a strength and are unlikely to discontinue practices that ultimately make them more money. He went on to say that any company that has "ended DEI practices" have likely just rebranded it or are keeping some aspects, just not publicly.
The company I work for hasn't ended any DEI policies, but that's unsurprising as they're not American. Has anybody seen this in practice at the hiring level?
Tim Cook appears to be the rotten apple at apple.