In a move that has probably left some folks raising their eyebrows higher than the latest tech launch, T-Mobile has decided to kick its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies to the curb. That’s right, folks—executive Mark Nelson went full-on ax-wielding lumberjack and confirmed in a letter to the FCC that the company is not just dialing back DEI; they’re hitting the mute button altogether.
This decision comes after earlier attempts to appease FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who wasn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for deals unless companies were touting their DEI programs like badges of honor. But it seems T-Mobile’s had a change of heart—or maybe just a change of strategy, opting to send the DEI teams packing instead.
With no roles or teams left to focus on DEI in sight, one has to wonder: was this a bold power play, or just a giant techno-mistake?
While the internet debates this latest corporate saga, the conversation around inclusivity in tech remains crucial. Can we really afford to lose sight of diversity in the digital domain, or is it just a trend we can swipe left on in the great dating app of corporate policies? Let’s chew on that.
What do you think—are T-Mobile’s moves setting a new tone for corporate America, or are they just falling behind in the inclusivity game?
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