Technology / 16 days ago
Google Says 'Diversity? What Diversity?' as They Hit the 'Reverse' on Inclusion Goals – Trump’s DEI Orders Now Trending!

Google's controversial retreat from diversity and inclusion initiatives sparks outrage and debate, as the tech giant prioritizes familiar hiring practices over a diverse workforce. Amidst the trending revival of Trump's past DEI orders, the future of corporate inclusion hangs in the balance, leaving many to question the true meaning of diversity in today's workplace.
In a groundbreaking move, Google has decided to take a step back in the world of diversity and inclusion, boldly declaring, "Diversity? What Diversity?" as they hit the 'reverse' on their ambitious hiring goals. In a freshly released statement, the tech giant revealed it is scrapping its previous target to bring on board more employees from historically underrepresented groups, opting instead to focus on finding the best talent in the same old comfortable pool of candidates.
Sources within the company report that the decision was inspired by an intense review of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which apparently revealed that hiring more women, people of color, and other marginalized groups was just too much work. "We realized that inclusion was getting in the way of our actual mission – like making search results more effective at showing cat videos," asserted one anonymous source.
The move comes as a shock, not to many, as the mantra of embracing diversity has been somewhat overshadowed by a slew of recent corporate shuffles. It appears that Google is ready to throw in the towel on their DEI initiatives, joining other major players in Silicon Valley who have collectively decided that diverse hiring practices are merely a fad, like fidget spinners or low-fat diets.
Critics of the decision were quick to react, suggesting Google might be confused about what diversity actually entails. "It's not just about numbers, it's about creating an environment where different perspectives can thrive," said an overzealous DEI consultant, clutching her PowerPoint slides. Meanwhile, Google employees expressed mixed feelings, with some wondering when they would be getting their free bagels back in the break room.
In an unexpected twist, the surge of interest in Trump’s past DEI executive orders has started trending on social media, with users excitedly recalling when the former president made diversity initiatives a hot talking point – you know, back when they actually meant something. Twitter users are delightedly dissecting how his orders might inspire a revival of corporate inclusion, leading to wild debates about whether embracing diversity can somehow be 'un-included.'
As people rally behind questionable hashtags like #BringBackTheDiversity and #Diversity4Diversity, the question lingers: can a company that brought the world smart searches and self-driving cars really afford to throw in the towel on DEI initiatives? Perhaps they see a future where everyone just feels included by universal access to Wi-Fi and a shared love for memes.
For now, Google has decided its employees might be happier trawling through the same demographic resources as before, with the philosophy that a homogeneous workforce will lead to more harmonious brainstorming sessions - or, at least, more comfortable coffee chats.
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