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    Yahoo removes DEI pages amid policy shifts

    By Joyce DongApril 14, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Yahoo removes DEI content, redirecting to executive leadership pages.
    • Tech giants, including Yahoo, follow broader shift against DEI policies.

    What happened: Yahoo’s website revamp removes diversity focus

    Yahoo has made significant changes to its corporate website, quietly removing a range of pages dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Previously, these pages featured Yahoo’s DEI policies and initiatives, but now visitors are redirected to the company’s executive leadership team page. In particular, earlier versions of the leadership page from 2024 included language promoting diversity and inclusion, but these references are no longer present. Additionally, Yahoo’s 2022 diversity report, which once showcased their DEI efforts, now returns a “page not found” error.

    This move comes as part of a broader redesign of Yahoo’s corporate site, which was initiated at the end of 2024 and aimed at streamlining content and highlighting business solutions, according to a statement from Yahoo spokesperson Brenden Lee. The redesign, coinciding with Yahoo’s CES announcement and Yahoo Ads relaunch, cut content by 60%, focusing on improving user navigation.

    Furthermore, Yahoo is not alone in this shift. Other major tech companies such as Google, Meta, and Amazon have also moved away from their DEI commitments. This follows a larger national trend influenced by changes in the political landscape under President Trump‘s administration, which recently rolled back several DEI initiatives, including the removal of DEI offices from federal institutions.

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    Why it’s important

    This shift by Yahoo is part of a larger trend within the tech industry and across the United States, where many companies and government entities are distancing themselves from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The move raises questions about the future of DEI policies, which were once seen as central to improving workplace diversity and equality. Yahoo’s decision, alongside similar actions from other tech giants, signifies a shift towards prioritising business and advertising solutions over social policies, especially as political forces under the Trump administration push against DEI initiatives.

    The importance of this development lies in the growing debate over the role of DEI in corporate America. Critics argue that DEI policies were often tokenistic, while supporters believe they are vital for fostering an inclusive work environment. As these policies are rolled back, the broader implications on workplace culture, employee morale, and corporate reputation remain to be seen.

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    Joyce Dong

    Joyce Dong is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Film and Television at University of South Australia. Contact her at j.dong@btw.media.

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