Summary
Costco’s board rejected a shareholder proposal to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, arguing they foster respect, innovation, and cultural alignment with customers and employees.
Shareholders claimed DEI could lead to lawsuits citing “illegal discrimination” against white, Asian, male, or straight employees, referencing legal cases like Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard.
Costco countered that its DEI efforts comply with the law and enhance its culture, rejecting claims of legal risk.
The proposal will be voted on at Costco’s January 23 shareholder meeting.
Hiring a lesser qualified individual to satisfy DEI policy is flawed and creates a weaker product.
Improving education and wages would fix the need to hire based on “DEI” individuals. Making education cheaper to attain while providing higher paying jobs, so everyone has a chance to further their education and opportunities.
There are a lot of jobs that only men are inclined to do that women simply don’t want to do. Forcing companies to hire people who can’t do the job properly just for them to quit or be fired isn’t good practice.
DEI policy is just a band aid to cover up the real problem. You’re just looking the other way because you think it makes you feel moral and just to advocate for said polices. Your “advanced degree” has made you complacent with today’s societal standards.
Don’t you want all people to have the same opportunity that you had? Why should a company hire a POC with a GED ahead of anyone else to satisfy a policy?
Why should a labor intensive company be forced to hire someone that will eventually quit anyways? Or be forced to deal with a substandard service to qualify a quota?
It’s a stupid flawed practice. Look at Cheatle with the secret service. Perfect example. She was definitely the wrong person for the job. Look at Kamala Harris. Look at Ketanji Brown. Biden hired exclusively to DEI standards. Where is Biden now? And look what happened.
It’s ok to disagree. It’s also ok for a woman to choose motherhood over a career. It’s ok for a man to be the provider while the mother takes care of the household and children. It’s also ok for a dual career household. Beliefs shouldn’t be forced into others. Especially religious beliefs.
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