Overview

• Microsoft has laid off its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) team due to 'changing business needs.'
• The move follows similar actions by other major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Zoom.
• An internal email from a former DEI team leader criticized the decision, calling it a shift away from 2020 commitments.
• Microsoft pledged $150 million in 2020 to double the number of Black and Hispanic leaders by 2025.
• The company asserts that its focus on diversity and inclusion remains unwavering despite the layoffs.