Boeing disbands diversity, equity and inclusion department in operational overhaul

Boeing has dismantled its global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) department as part of a company-wide operational overhaul. This change follows criticism from figures like Elon Musk, who argued that DEI initiatives compromised safety. Staff from the DEI department will be integrated into a human resources team focused on talent and employee experience. The head of the DEI unit, Sara Liang Bowen, has left the company. Boeing's decision reflects a broader trend among major companies moving away from DEI initiatives amid growing backlash. Other firms, including John Deere and Harley-Davidson, have also scaled back their DEI programs recently.