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Two managers at the World Economic Forum used the N-word in front of employees, per the Wall Street Journal.
  • Two World Economic Forum managers used the N-word in recent years, employees told The Wall Street Journal.
  • The nonprofit's founder said he will step aside as executive chairman as part of a planned transition.
  • The WEF is seen as a champion for inclusive workplaces and gender equality.

Two managers at the World Economic Forum used a racist word in front of employees in recent years, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.