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PepsiCo joins major US companies in tweaking DEI policies

PepsiCo has announced changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies to align them with business strategy, according to a company memo from CEO Ramon Laguarta.
The company will eliminate its dedicated DEI officer or team and is ending its DEI representation goals, as reported by Laguarta.
PepsiCo will shift to an 'Inclusion for Growth' strategy, aiming to embed inclusion throughout its operations while discontinuing aspirational demographic targets for hiring and promotions.
The broader corporate landscape has seen a shift in attitudes toward DEI, with many companies re-evaluating their commitments due to economic pressures, as noted by NPR.

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WirePoints Illinois Financial News

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Breitbart

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The Epoch Times

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