Microsoft Ditches DEI and They’re BIG MAD!

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Microsoft has slashed at least one DEI team, with a fired diversity worker claiming it was ’no longer business critical’ to them. And they’re BIG MAD. Yes, we’re seeing tech pivot from DEI to MEI (meritocracy) and back to (hopefully) profitability. No more charity. ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Microsoft is facing pushback for cutting their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and pivoting to a meritocracy for fair hiring, leading to concerns about the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. 00:00 Microsoft ditches DEI, faces pushback, pivots to meritocracy for fair hiring. 01:56 Microsoft’s former DEI lead blasts the company for layoffs and warns that DEI programs are in danger across all businesses. 03:15 Sensitivity readers and DEI hires are causing more problems and assumptions, leading to backlash against qualified individuals. 03:45 Microsoft is reevaluating their diversity and inclusion commitments, possibly due to the expiration of their business critical status and potential risk to US Federal contracts. 04:40 Microsoft is facing backlash for hiring unqualified and overly vocal individuals in the name of diversity and inclusion. 05:17 Microsoft and other tech companies are cutting DEI programs because they feel like they’ve hired unqualified people and need to make money. 06:16 Microsoft laid off their DEI team, leading to internal backlash, but claim their commitment to diversity and inclusion remains unchanged, with DEI being rolled into human resources and cuts being made this time of year, while companies should focus on hiring the most qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity to avoid potential lawsuits. 07:51 Microsoft is cutting DEI initiatives to focus on profit, leading to job losses and backlash. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #DEI #Microsoft #Tech #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech