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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textDeloitte says “everyone is welcome”—but just scrapped its DEI goals, transparency reporting, and inclusive programming in the U.S. In this episode, Brittany and Karen confront the contradiction and ask: what happens when companies eliminate the very tools that make inclusion measurable?From the quiet ban on pronouns in email signatures to inconsistent global policies (Deloitte UK is still all-in on DEI), we explore how these moves erode trust, fracture brand identity, and risk driving away top talent.The conversation also tackles shady hiring tactics like fake-remote job listings used by some companies, and the broader question: can innovation thrive in a culture built on shaky ground? If trust is missing, what are we really building?CONTINUED LEARNINGThe world’s biggest accounting firm is killing its DEI programs Are Deloitte UK & Deloitte US Doing DEI Differently?Deloitte US asks consultants to drop gender pronouns in email signaturesDeloitte Culture Page Support the showStay With Us Watch and Subscribe to The E Word on YouTube. Follow Karen on LinkedIn and learn more at Colossal Work. Follow Brittany on LinkedIn and learn more at BND Consulting Group.
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