Apple’s board has urged shareholders to reject a proposal from the National Center for Public Policy Research to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes. The board, including CEO Tim Cook, said: “The proposal is unnecessary as Apple already has a well-established compliance program,” saying that it would restrict the company’s operational management. The board said the tech giant “is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, or promoting on any basis protected by law.” Apple added that the proposal “inappropriately attempts to restrict Apple’s ability to manage its own ordinary business operations, people and teams, and business strategies,” and accuses the think-tank of trying to “micromanage” the company.
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