Apple shareholders rejected a proposal aimed at rolling back the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The proposal, submitted by the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), described DEI programs as harmful and risky for businesses. Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, emphasizing that Apple’s strength lies in hiring the best talent and fostering collaboration. Cook stated that Apple’s guiding principles of dignity and respect for all employees will remain unchanged despite political pressures. Former President Donald Trump criticized Apple’s stance on DEI, calling it a harmful concept, although many of his attempts to curb such programs in the federal government have been blocked by courts. — news from Salon
