Tue, 25 Feb 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 Apple boss says its DEI programmes may change

His comments came as shareholders rejected a call for the firm to consider ending its diversity practices.

* Apple boss Tim Cook says the company may have to change its diversity practices as the US legal landscape shifts.
* Shareholders rejected a proposal calling on Apple to consider ending its diversity policies, such as using race and sex in hiring decisions.
* Apple had urged shareholders to vote against the measure, arguing it was trying to "micromanage" the company's business.
* The decision comes amid pressure from President Donald Trump to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes in government and private sector.
* Many companies have already ended or rolled back their DEI policies due to legal risks, but Apple fought against the shareholder proposal.
* Despite the vote, Cook acknowledged that the firm may need to make changes to comply with shifting laws.
* He emphasized that Apple's strength comes from a culture where people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives come together, but did not rule out altering its practices.
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