In the UK and Ireland, EY has already cut 30 partners and downsized its legal business, putting more jobs at risk. Across Europe, many partners are quietly leaving as firms look to cut costs.
DEI programs have faced mounting scrutiny from political and business pressures, leading major corporations to roll back their commitments. Apple, Bank of America, and Paramount are among the latest companies making significant changes.
From Amazon and Starbucks to Google and Nike, the massive layoffs are affecting workers globally, and now workers in the Middle East are feeling the impact as well.