Image: Creative Commons Salesforce has effectively eliminated diversity hiring targets. The company removed specific hiring goals, including ones to increase the representation of women and minority groups, and the term “diversity” from its latest annual report, filed Wednesday. The move comes on the heels of a series of executive orders from President Donald Trump calling for the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government and private sector. The San Francisco-based company is one of the U.S. government’s largest software vendors. What’s hot at TechRepublic A shift in tone Salesforce included a section titled “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion” in previous annual reports to outline initiatives aimed at building a more diverse workforce. Last year’s filing reaffirmed equality as a core value, emphasizing the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where employees could thrive. However, the latest report marks a shift in tone. The section was renamed “Equality,” with all references to DEI initiatives removed. Instead of detailing diversity efforts, the company now highlights its compliance with equal-pay and anti-discrimination laws …