Citigroup Joins Growing Corporate Shift Away From DEI Policies

The bank scales back diversity hiring requirements and renames its DEI department as companies respond to political and legal pressures.

Citigroup announced it will no longer require a diverse slate of candidates for job interviews, except where legally mandated.
The company's 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Talent Management' team has been renamed 'Talent Management and Engagement.'
This decision aligns with a broader trend of major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Amazon, and Disney, reducing or eliminating DEI initiatives.
The rollback of DEI programs has been influenced by political and legal shifts, including President Trump's executive orders targeting such policies in government and private sectors.
Some companies, like Costco and Delta Airlines, have resisted the trend, maintaining their DEI commitments despite external pressures.