Ford, Walmart, and Boeing Scale Back DEI: What It Means

As corporations like Caterpillar and Toyota scale back their DEI policies, job seekers in Michigan must adapt their strategies to secure employment in a shifting workforce landscape. These changes reflect a broader trend among companies reassessing their DEI commitments due to external pressures and evolving business goals. 

 Spotlight on Caterpillar and Toyota 

Caterpillar, known for its industrial equipment manufacturing, has reduced diversity hiring targets and environmental initiatives. Toyota has also curtailed its DEI policies following pushback from certain activist groups. 

 Navigating the New Landscape 

• Identify Proactive Employers: Focus on companies still committed to DEI, such as small and medium-sized businesses in Detroit that value diversity in hiring. 
• Leverage Community Resources: Utilize local organizations and job boards that cater to underrepresented groups. 
• Upskill with Purpose: Detroit job seekers should consider gaining expertise in technology, healthcare, and renewable energy, industries that remain in high demand.

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