Disney's Strategic Overhaul of DEI Initiatives

In a significant move, The Walt Disney Company has announced the restructuring of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This pivot aims to align more closely with business outcomes, as reported by Axios on Tuesday. The initiative comes in the wake of an internal note circulated among employees, signaling a transformative phase for the company's approach to diversity and inclusion.

From Diversity to Belonging: A New Era for Employee Resource Groups

Central to the changes is the replacement of the "Diversity & Inclusion" performance metric with the "Talent Strategy" factor. This new criterion evaluates how core values propel business success. Additionally, the Reimagine Tomorrow initiative is set to be discontinued, marking a shift towards rebranding Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs) as Belonging Employee Resource Groups. This rebranding underscores Disney's commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among its workforce.

Revising Advisory Disclaimers for Clarity and Impact

Further adjustments include the rewording of previous advisory disclaimers, a move that sources suggest is aimed at enhancing clarity and ensuring the initiatives' objectives are more effectively communicated. These changes reflect Disney's ongoing efforts to adapt its DEI strategies to better meet the evolving needs of its business and employees alike.