Companies that have fought for DEI

Match Group
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 1/24/2025
Story: “We’re seeking a visionary Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to lead our efforts in creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.”

Alliance Health
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 1/23/2025
Story: The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Specialist will support our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy by providing day-to-day project management and support for the diversity, equity, and inclusion program.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 1/23/2025
Story: “The firm’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team has an immediate, exciting opportunity for a service-oriented professional to join the team as a DEI Assistant.”

Abercrombie and Fitch
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 1/22/2025
Story: “The Learning Specialist will support the I&D learning strategy, delivery, facilitation.” (source)

Johnson & Johnson
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 1/16/2025
Story: “We are searching for the best talent for Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Insights & Engagement Leader.” (source)

Tiffany & Co
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 1/15/2025
Story: “Our dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) is integral to our mission of crafting a more inclusive world.” (source)

Philip Morris International
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 1/2/2025
Story: “This role will work closely with partners across the organization to help create an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.” (source)

Honda
Action: Updated DEI Web Page
Date: 12/30/2024
Story: “In North America, Honda has been committed to practicing Honda’s philosophy of ‘Respect for the Individual’ through enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.” (source)

Bering Straits Native Corporation
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 11/25/2024
Story: “The DEIA Advisor leads efforts to create an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment by developing strategies, guiding organizational practices, and fostering a culture that values diversity and inclusion.” (source)

Nike
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 10/31/2024
Story: “Nike has named Kizmet Mills as its new DEI chief, making her the fifth person to fill the role since 2020.” (source)

MassMutual
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 10/26/2024
Story: “For more than 15 years, MassMutual has focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to attract the best talent and create a fair, innovative and inclusive culture, which better reaches and serves our customers.” (source)

Dollar Tree
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 6/1/2024
Story: “We are pleased to introduce Jessica (Jess) Thomas as our new SVP, Chief Diversity Officer.” (source)

Macy’s
Action: Hired For A DEI Role
Date: 4/18/2024
Story: “Macy’s, Inc. today announced the appointment of Abigail James as SVP and Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Officer. ” (source)
Learn more about the current state of DEI policies at Macy’s.

JPMorgan Chase
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 1/22/2025
Story: “JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon argued that diversity initiatives have been good for the bank’s bottom line, in contrast to recent DEI retreats by companies like Meta and Walmart.” (source)

Cisco Systems
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 1/22/2025
Story: “I think the pendulum swings a little wide in both directions. And for us, it’s about finding the equilibrium … You cannot argue with the fact that a diverse workforce is better. There’s too much business value …” (source)

McKinsey & Company
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 1/16/2025
Story: “At the BEA 2024 Solutions Summit McKinsey & Company Senior Partner Shelley Stewart III shares his expertise on the importance of DEI to corporate bottom lines, the legal landscape for corporations, and what we all must do to ensure continued progress.” (source)

Delta Airlines
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 1/13/2025
Story: “Delta leaders say corporate policies around diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with sustainability, are “critical” to its business. Carter (EVP of External Affairs) added that DEI is ‘about talent and that’s been our focus. And of course, the key differentiator at Delta is our people.’” (source)

National Football League
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 12/16/2024
Story: “We didn’t get into this because it was a trend, and we’re not getting out of it because it’s a trend,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said after the latest league meetings concluded Wednesday. “We’re in it because it makes the NFL better.”

Logitech
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 11/25/2024
Story: “To make that happen, we know it is essential to actively promote DEI and do our part to support women’s professional esports players.”

Ben & Jerry’s
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 11/8/2024
Story: “Like so many Americans, Ben & Jerry’s recognizes that the 2024 election results will have a devastating impact on the country. We refuse to be silent or stand idly by. With strength and resolve, we stand in solidarity with everyone who will face further harm and threats to their rights and dignity. Women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, refugees, and so many more.” (source)

Ulta Beauty
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 10/30/2024
Story: Courtney Henderson, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director at Ulta Beauty, shared the company’s new DEI training program.

Ancestry
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 10/23/2024
Story: “It’s great to have events and build inclusion and belonging,” Koller said, “but at the end of the day, if our systems and processes are not helping us achieve an equitable experience, we’re fighting an uphill battle.”

HLW
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 10/23/2024
Story: “Pay equity is also central to HLW’s DEI strategy. The firm says that through annual compensation reviews, it has narrowed its gender pay gap to a maximum of 10% higher for men versus women, in certain roles. Mathai said it continues to reduce the gaps through promotion cycles.”

Mitre
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 10/23/2024
Story: “Our people are data-driven,” said Heba Mahmoud, a senior manager of inclusion and diversity at Mitre. “At first they thought DEI was about feel-good emotions, but the data showed it’s critical to our daily work. When employees don’t feel included or like they belong, they aren’t as productive or successful. This data became a proof of concept.”

Sephora
Action: Issued Public Statement (Interview, Blog, Press)
Date: 9/6/2024
Story: “Instead of abandoning DEI efforts like so many in recent weeks (John Deere, Tractor Supply) Sephora doubled down on difference, and empowered their VP of DEI George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga to strengthen their business model.”

Adobe
Action: Pledged Funds For DEI Initiatives
Date: 1/22/2025
Story: “Adobe is committed to fostering diversity in the film industry. The Adobe Film & TV Fund announced an additional $5M commitment to the Adobe Film & TV Fund, bringing this to an $11M fund that has to date supported underrepresented creators and filmmakers in finding career opportunities on-screen and behind the camera.”

Meijer
Action: Pledged Funds For DEI Initiatives
Date: 2/1/2024
Story: “Meijer reaffirmed its commitment today to growing its selection of Black-owned brands to meet customer interest and demonstrate its support of small businesses in its communities. Since formalizing this program in 2021, Meijer has grown its selection of Black-owned brands by nearly 35%.”

Gap Inc.
Action: Set DEI Goals
Date: 3/6/2024
Story: “Gap has set multiple DEI goals focused on racial diversity; by 2025, it seeks to increase representation of Black store leaders by 50% and double Black and Latinx-identifying employees in its US region.”

Costco
Action: Shareholders Upheld DEI
Date: 1/24/2025
Story: “Some 98% of shareholders voted to keep the company’s initiatives, which have included training, open conversations to promote inclusivity, and the appointment of its first chief diversity officer in 2022.”

Best Buy
Action: Updated DEI Web Page
Date: 1/8/2025
Story: “We’re committed to creating a more inclusive future, both inside our company and in our communities.”
However, Best Buy did remove diversity-hiring goals from its 2024 report.

Old Navy
Action: Updated DEI Web Page
Date: 11/12/2024
Story: “We’re working every day to build a more inclusive workplace where all employees are seen, heard and valued and that means creating systemic change within our talent practices from “hire to retire”.

TJX Companies
Action: Updated DEI Web Page
Date: 7/1/2024
Story: “At TJX, inclusion and diversity have been an important part of who we are for many years, and we are strongly committed to continuing to build a more inclusive and diverse workplace.”

Chik-Fil-A
Action: Updated DEI Web Page
Date: 6/22/2024
Story: “Chick-fil-A, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Mastercard
Action: Updated DEI Web Page
Date: 5/24/2024
Story: “Our day-to-day DEI efforts are guided by our Chief Inclusion Officer, who reports to our Chief Administrative Officer, and our global DEI team.”

Progressive
Action: Updated DEI Web Page
Date: 5/2/2024
Story: That’s why we’re so deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We recognize that DEI can be a polarizing term these days. But at Progressive, our unique approach to DEI stems directly from our long-standing Core Values, which have guided our business for decades.

GoTo Foods
Action: Updated DEI Web Page
Date: 2/20/2024
Story: “GoTo Foods is committed to creating a more diverse organization and an equitable place to work.”

Kroger
Action: Won A DEI Workplace Award
Date: 3/11/2024
Story: “The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been recognized as a Best Workplace for Diverse Professionals by Mogul, a diversity-focused HR tech and recruitment firm. Kroger ranked in the top three among the list of 100 honorees.”