‘I feel disposable’: Confessions of a transgender Target employee after DEI pullback

This story was first published by Digiday sibling ModernRetail

In an email to employees in May, after pulling back on some diversity, equity and inclusion goals, Target’s CEO tried to reassure employees that its values are not up for debate and that it is still a retailer for everyone. Some retail and communications consultants told Modern Retail that the message was vague or failed to directly address the issues the company faces regarding culture and sales.

A similar sentiment is being shared on the store level. In the latest entry in our Confessions series, in which we offer anonymity in exchange for candor, Modern Retail spoke with a transgender Target employee who lives in Texas and has worked for the company for about 10 years. He has been on a leave of absence for mental health purposes since March, which he said is in response to discrimination, the DEI pullback and societal changes after the election of President Trump.

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