40 h. ago Trump is strongarming companies elsewhere into cutting DEI. Those that cave in now will regret it later | Miriam González Durántez

Spinelessly going along with the US’s perverse programme is not just a moral failure – it directly contravenes EU and British lawOrganising a women’s networking event in the US has become an act of defiance. Companies with equality-driven agendas risk losing government contracts. Some are receiving McCarthy-like letters asking them to confirm that they have no diversity policies. Activities designed to support women, including healthcare research, are being threatened, and companies are backtracking on former commitments. Women’s networking events, the gathering of diversity data and targeted training are being questioned. And some companies are requesting that charities focused on women and girls consider changes to their programmes in order to navigate the current climate. The one I founded, Inspiring Girls, has already been asked to “include men as role models”.This anti-diversity wave isn’t just a social backlash to the many excesses of wokeness – it is politically orchestrated ...

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40 h. ago Companies that spinelessly follow Trump's cuts to DEI will pay a heavy price | Miriam González Durántez

Going along with the US’s perverse programme is not just a moral failure – it directly contravenes EU and British lawOrganising a women’s networking event in the US has become an act of defiance. Companies with equality-driven agendas risk losing government contracts. Some are receiving McCarthy-like letters asking them to confirm that they have no diversity policies. Activities designed to support women, including healthcare research, are being threatened, and companies are backtracking on former commitments. Women’s networking events, the gathering of diversity data and targeted training are being questioned. And some companies are requesting that charities focused on women and girls consider changes to their programmes in order to navigate the current climate. The one I founded, Inspiring Girls, has already been asked to “include men as role models”.This anti-diversity wave isn’t just a social backlash to the many excesses of wokeness – it is politically orchestrated and driven. ...

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64 h. ago Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy

Germany’s new government has launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies

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9 d. ago European companies cut costs, scale back investments in China as its economy slows

European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as the economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices

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2 w. ago Cambridge college to cut ties with arms companies following student protests

The occupation of Ukraine and Palestinian territories prompted ‘discussions’ about the relationship between King’s investments and its values.

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3 w. ago Amazon portable grill that is shopper's 'favourite camping companion' gets 24% cut

Shoppers have said this compact grill is 'easy to use' and creates 'perfect food'.

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