Ford walks back 'woke' DEI policies, joining growing list of US companies
SUMMARY
Ford Motor Company has significantly revised its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, joining other major U.S. firms in scaling back on "woke" initiatives. CEO Jim Farley informed employees that Ford would no longer participate in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, which evaluates LGBTQ+ employee policies. The move aligns Ford with companies like John Deere and Lowe's, which have also reduced DEI commitments. Farley stated that Ford’s focus will shift towards business priorities rather than engaging in polarizing issues. The Human Rights Campaign condemned Ford's decision, accusing the company of abandoning its commitment to inclusion. Anti-woke activist Robby Starbuck celebrated the change, claiming it reflects a broader shift in corporate America.
