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IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to the federal government to settle allegations of illegal diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
The company was accused of identifying “diverse” candidates for hiring or promotions, while developing race and sex demographic goals, according to CNN.
“IBM is pleased to have resolved this matter,” an IBM spokesperson said in an email to CNN. “Our workforce strategy is driven by a single principle: having the right people with the right skills that our clients depend on.”
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