Paramount Adjusts DEI Policies Amid Legal Pressures

Paramount Global has announced changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, influenced by mandates from the Trump administration. The company will discontinue setting aspirational numerical goals related to race, ethnicity, sex, or gender in hiring, and will stop collecting related data except where legally required. Additionally, Paramount is removing the DEI qualitative metric from its Short-Term Incentive Plan, shifting focus to a Workforce Culture and Development metric. These actions align with a wider rollback of DEI initiatives across various sectors, as prompted by federal mandates and a Supreme Court decision affecting race-conscious policies. Paramount's adjustments come as the company seeks FCC approval for its merger with Skydance Media and amidst a lawsuit filed by Trump against CBS News. Despite these rollbacks, Paramount emphasizes its commitment to maintaining an inclusive culture and attracting diverse talent.