There is no “diversity and inclusion” subsection nor mention of the “diversity modifier.” It is the first time IBM didn’t say “diversity” in its annual report since 2016.

It is the first time IBM didn’t include “diversity” in its annual report since 2016. IBM isn’t alone in pivoting from diversity, equity and inclusion language and practice.

IBM also began to share overviews of its “diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.” This week, IBM released its latest annual report, and the word “diversity” doesn’t appear once.

Lawsuits have challenged diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at IBM and Raleigh, NC-based Red Hat. The company seems to be responding.

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Lawsuits have challenged diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at IBM and Raleigh, NC-based Red Hat. The company seems to be responding.

IBM is one of the largest technology companies headquartered in New York and has been in operation for over 100 years. In 2023, IBM employed around 282,000 people worldwide.

Lawsuits have challenged diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at IBM and Raleigh, NC-based Red Hat. The company seems to be responding.