AI trailed DEI, immigration in 2025 compliance impact, employers say

The combination of regulatory and economic uncertainty prompted more than one-third of employers in a Littler survey to reduce headcount within the past year.

By Ryan Golden • March 12, 2026

If the Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act passes, what does that mean for Florida employers?

Florida’s HB 641, which targets gender identity in the workplace, puts employers between a rock and a hard place, attorneys suggest.

By Caroline Colvin • March 11, 2026

Cybersecurity has a gender gap perception problem, ISC2 says

Women reported barriers to advancement as well as wage gaps and other challenges that men said they were “unaware of,” according to new research.

By Lara Ewen • March 11, 2026

How wide pay ranges may deter women from applying

Compared to their male counterparts, women workers seem to be accounting for a lesser ability to negotiate a higher salary, researchers said.

By Caroline Colvin • March 5, 2026

Trump’s anti-DEI orders stand for now, but future challenges can’t be ruled out

The White House is emboldened to act “aggressively,” making it important for employers to audit their DEI programs, attorneys told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 4, 2026

Why do workaholics work so much? Company culture, Monster says

A lack of work-life balance and fear of layoffs were also given as reasons why employees overwork in the Monster report.

By Caroline Colvin • March 3, 2026

Glassdoor: Women’s earnings tend to stall out at 35

Even when they never have children or leave the workforce, women still tend to make “significantly less” than men in their 50s, the report noted.

By Lara Ewen • March 3, 2026

EEOC warns Fortune 500 to ‘reject identity politics’ in anti-DEI push

A letter from EEOC underscores the Trump administration’s stance on “unlawful discrimination” related to diversity, equity and inclusion at work.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 26, 2026

Using percentages to manage raises may perpetuate gender pay gaps

Using dollar amounts instead could improve pay equity and help managers avoid potential legal risks, according to new research.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 26, 2026

Is Gen Z really bringing mom and dad to interviews?

Yes, and parents play a role in the job search before and after that, according to a Zety report.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 25, 2026

DOJ sues University of California over antisemitism allegations in latest salvo

A University of California, Los Angeles spokesperson said the institution has taken numerous steps to combat antisemitism and “will vigorously defend our efforts.”

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 25, 2026

Trump touts ‘we ended DEI’ in State of the Union

The president’s declaration follows a yearlong attack on DEI during which some employers rolled back their initiatives, while others stayed the course.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 25, 2026

Coca-Cola bottler excluded men from work trip, violating Title VII, EEOC alleges

The lawsuit filing comes on the heels of employment attorneys predicting that “reverse discrimination” would be an EEOC priority for 2026.

By Caroline Colvin • Updated Feb. 20, 2026

Gen X may be pivotal in bridging generations at work

The Mather Institute report found that the generations are more alike than stereotypes may suggest, particularly around technology adoption.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 19, 2026

Amid the DEI crisis, here’s how HR can build a talent strategy that weathers the storm

Crisis management professional Bradley Akubuiro offers advice to HR professionals tasked with creating an inclusive workplace while navigating a volatile DEI landscape.

By Bradley Akubuiro • Feb. 18, 2026

Black women employment sees one of its sharpest annual declines in past 25 years

The months ahead might provide clearer answers as to whether the losses were “casualties of anti-equity backlash in action,” EPI researchers said.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 17, 2026

Fewer workers say they feel a positive impact from DEI initiatives than prior years

Executives are considerably more optimistic about the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts than employees, according to research from The Conference Board.

By Lara Ewen • Feb. 12, 2026

Starbucks beats Missouri AG’s lawsuit targeting DEI programs

The state said it will continue to “aggressively” pursue the case, however.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 6, 2026

Does the DEI movement need to include men more often?

The leader of Catalyst, a nonprofit inclusion organization, spoke to HR Dive about moving the conversation from allyship to “gender partnership.”

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 4, 2026

Lawsuit alleges Cornell ‘brazenly’ refused to consider White candidates for faculty job

The university allowed DEI administrators to create an interview list consisting entirely of “minority” candidates, the complaint alleged.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 3, 2026

FTC fires warning shot at law firms that pursued DEI certification

Under President Donald Trump, the agency has said it will target “collusion or unlawful coordination on DEI metrics” that diminishes labor competition.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 2, 2026

Share your perspective in our 2026 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 30, 2026

2026’s DEI priority? Making talent programs scrutiny-proof

HR can improve opportunities for all without making illegal promises or instituting policies that won’t age well when the pendulum swings back, DEI advocates said.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 28, 2026

1 year into Trump 2.0, HR professionals are ‘caught in the middle’ of the DEI debate

As the White House and EEOC solidify their anti-DEI stances, here are a few things HR can keep in mind.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 21, 2026

Gender pay gap in healthcare still exists, analysis shows

Despite being overrepresented in the field, women in healthcare are still paid less than their male peers, according to Premier Law Group data analysis.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 14, 2026