Tech companies are seeing a rise in employee resistance as they return to “business as usual” under President Donald Trump’s administration. Meta employees have taken to sneaking tampons back into men’s bathrooms at the company’s offices, protesting their boss Mark Zuckerberg’s recent changes that rolled back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The backlash against Trump’s leadership is not limited to Meta. Google employees were reportedly asked to approve an animation of fireworks for his inauguration without being given a choice, with one worker disclosing their unwillingness to comply in the code itself. The incident highlights the tension between employees who support the new administration and those who do not.
Other tech giants, such as Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Costco, Salesforce, Apple, and Microsoft, have continued to advocate for diversity policies despite attending Trump’s inauguration and making donations to his inaugural fund.
As the tech industry navigates this shift, it remains to be seen how companies will balance their values with their business interests. The latest developments come as Meta employees are circulating a petition to restore tampons in men’s bathrooms, sparking debate about corporate responsibility and social activism.
Source: https://fortune.com/2025/01/30/meta-diversity-dei-mark-zuckerberg-donald-trump