Where I worked they had a huge deal to get more women and minorities promoted. I lost a couple promotions because of it. Told to my face. More important to promote women.
Saw the writing on the wall, gave them 4 weeks notice. My section boss was shocked saying he had such great plans for me. It was the first I ever heard about it.
Where I work, almost every senior manager is now a minority, a woman, usually black, or a foreigner. When I started 14 years ago, I would say around 75% were white men. Now it is 10-15%. And I work at a large warehouse with many managers.
I am not trying to get a promotion and like where I am, but many others are being passed over or quitting.