Alphabet became the latest tech company to face a grilling at its annual general meeting this evening, with investors tabling proposals to get Google's parent company to tie pay to diversity.
The measure, which was backed by employees, would have meant Alphabet would have had to consider a number of metrics in its incentive plans, including those linked to diversity and inclusion.
Although the proposal was voted down – an expected outcome given Alphabet management effectively control the company – it provided a platform for shareholders and employees to vent their frustration with the business.
Google software engineer Irene Knapp, who presented the proposal at the meeting on behalf of Zevin...