Target rolling back DEI goals, backs out of LGBT pride event

[Michie]

@RileyG

The national retail chain Target is scaling back socially progressive policies, including phasing out its diversity and inclusion policies.

In a statement on Friday, Target said it is ending the "three-year diversity, equity and inclusion goals" as well as concluding its "Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) initiatives in 2025 as planned."

Additionally, Target promised to stop "all external diversity-focused surveys," specifically naming the LGBT activist group Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index as an example.

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Target rolling back DEI goals, backs out of LGBT pride event

The national retail chain Target is scaling back socially progressive policies, including phasing out its diversity and inclusion policies

www.christianpost.com

 

[PloverWing]

The commercialization of DEI-related ideas and events has always been iffy. Target is, ultimately, a for-profit corporation, and their main goal is to do what benefits them financially. If something becomes popular, they may sponsor it or sell products for it. If that something later becomes unpopular, they'll probably stop.

 

[RileyG]

@RileyG

The national retail chain Target is scaling back socially progressive policies, including phasing out its diversity and inclusion policies.

In a statement on Friday, Target said it is ending the "three-year diversity, equity and inclusion goals" as well as concluding its "Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) initiatives in 2025 as planned."

Additionally, Target promised to stop "all external diversity-focused surveys," specifically naming the LGBT activist group Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index as an example.

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Target rolling back DEI goals, backs out of LGBT pride event

The national retail chain Target is scaling back socially progressive policies, including phasing out its diversity and inclusion policies

www.christianpost.com

Thanks for letting me know! I wonder what my HR and SD department thinks.

 

[RileyG]

The commercialization of DEI-related ideas and events has always been iffy. Target is, ultimately, a for-profit corporation, and their main goal is to do what benefits them financially. If something becomes popular, they may sponsor it or sell products for it. If that something later becomes unpopular, they'll probably stop.

I work for them currently. I won't be there forever, but it's not a bad place to work.

 

[FireDragon76]

The commercialization of DEI-related ideas and events has always been iffy. Target is, ultimately, a for-profit corporation, and their main goal is to do what benefits them financially. If something becomes popular, they may sponsor it or sell products for it. If that something later becomes unpopular, they'll probably stop.

I believe you are correct. It's simply a business move based on dollars and cents. DEI initiatives cost extra money, and their usefulness has been questioned by many, not just politicians and culture warriors. I wouldn't trust the Christian post not to put some kind of anti-"woke" spin on it, frankly.

I suspect Target will continue to be a welcoming place for all people, however... that won't change.

 

[RileyG]

I believe you are correct. It's simply a business move based on dollars and cents. DEI initiatives cost extra money, and their usefulness has been questioned by many, not just politicians and culture warriors. I wouldn't trust the Christian post not to put some kind of anti-"woke" spin on it, frankly.

I suspect Target will continue to be a welcoming place for all people, however... that won't change.

I have a coworker with a disability who has been at Target for 24 years. People are allowed to identify as whatever they want, they help out with pride parades, mental health etc.

Only thing is…religious items etc are not be to be worn by employees, which I 100% abide by.