Reuters parent is dropping “diversity” references

The parent company of Reuters that is erasing “diversity” references and “clarifying some of [its] talent practices and language,” reports Sarah Scire of Nieman Lab.

Scire reports, “Thomson Reuters states that ‘as a U.S. federal government contractor,’ it is ‘especially important’ the company ‘continues to comply with any applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as rules, regulations, and EOs.’ Thomson Reuters has provided the federal government with software and information services via Thomson Reuters Special Services for decades. (The news agency Reuters is also owned by Thomson Reuters but is a separate legal entity from TRSS.) One such contract was recently ‘misleadingly depicted’ by Elon Musk.

“As part of the changes, Thomson Reuters will replace ‘diversity’ with ‘belonging’ and provide additional ‘guidance’ to managers who will ‘articulate and implement [hiring] programs and practices.’

“‘We know that pulling from the broadest pool of talent ensures we’re building a culture full of colleagues with unique and different perspectives that help us challenge our thinking, lead to the best decisions, and deliver for our customers,’ the email posted by Mullin reads. ‘And, while inclusion opens the door, belonging is our ongoing work to ensure all colleagues have opportunities to connect, grow, and thrive.'”

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