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Jun 24
9m 51s

Corporate America’s Attempt to Rebrand D...

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Just a few years after they trumpeted their DEI efforts, companies are now backtracking and trying to hide these programs. Wall Street Journal On the Clock columnist Callum Borchers joins host Julia Carpenter to talk about this reversal and what it means for employees and job hunters. Further Reading: How Target Boycotts Affect Black-Owned Businesses  ... Show More
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