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Paramount ends DEI policies, cites Trump executive order

Paramount has rolled back its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies following an executive order from Donald Trump, which established new guidelines for government and private sector DEI initiatives.
The company will stop using staffing goals related to race, ethnicity, and gender, and will no longer collect demographic data from applicants unless legally required to do so.
Co-CEOs Brian Robbins, George Cheeks, and Chris McCarthy stated that Paramount’s culture will still value inclusivity and collaboration.
This decision aligns with a broader trend, as companies like McDonald's and Ford have also diminished their DEI policies amidst the shifting political landscape.

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