Google, Microsoft, and Meta Have Stopped Publishing Workforce Diversity Data

"Some US tech giants are abandoning their decade-long practice of publishing statistics about the gender and racial makeup of their workforce. Google, which helped pioneer the release of annual diversity, equity, and inclusion reports, has no plans to disclose the information this year, according to four employees familiar with the discussions internally. Microsoft and Meta also will not be publishing diversity reports and data this year, spokespeople for the companies confirmed to WIRED. The broad loss in transparency, which has not been previously reported, could obscure the impact of President Donald Trump's anti-DEI policies on the tech workforce."

"The decision of these three companies, which collectively employ hundreds of thousands of people globally, also stands in contrast to industry peers. Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia all released new diversity data this year. Google did not respond to a request for comment for this story. Disclosures over the past decade showed Google and dozens of other tech companies steadily hiring more women and racial minorities, though these groups were still underrepresented in technical and management roles relative to their overall populations in the US."

"Microsoft chief spokesperson Frank Shaw said in a statement to WIRED that the company is not doing "a traditional report this year as we've evolved beyond that to formats that are more dynamic and accessible," including "stories, videos, and insights that show inclusion in action." He added that the company's "mission and commitment to our culture and values remain unchanged.""

Google, Microsoft, and Meta are not publishing their annual diversity reports and workforce demographic data this year. The absence of these disclosures reduces transparency about gender and racial representation across large tech employers. The lack of published data could obscure the effects of President Donald Trump's anti-DEI policies on hiring and retention. Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia released new diversity data this year, creating a contrast within the industry. Historical disclosures showed increased hiring of women and racial minorities but persistent underrepresentation in technical and management roles and higher attrition for some groups. Microsoft stated it will use more dynamic formats instead of a traditional report.

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