Tractor Supply Cancels DEI And Returns To Its Fundamental Retail Mission

Lindsay Burke’s commentary was included in a Forbes article covering Tractor Supply Company’s decision to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles at the company. Lindsay provides her insight on the differences and distinctions between affirmative action and DEI initiatives.

“DEI programs are meant to make sure that you’re providing equal employment opportunity, not to make employment decisions on the basis of race and other protected characteristics. Affirmative action programs are meant to be temporary to fix a manifest imbalance,” Lindsay said.