Former EEOC officials condemn agency’s move to drop anti-harassment guidance

The group said EEOC’s request to the White House “is yet another salvo in this Administration’s prolonged attack on LGBTQI+ people.”

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 7, 2026

One universal retention factor, according to EY

Contrary to other reports, where salary often comes out on top, EY findings highlighted a different key job factor that keeps workers coming back. 

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 19, 2025

SHRM rescinded job offer over candidate’s service dog, lawsuit alleges

The HR organization on Wednesday declined to comment on the case but confirmed it is reviewing the court filing.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 17, 2025

Where Apple, Disney, JPMorgan, Target and more landed on DEI in 2025

AT&T, Costco and Meta also made notable changes to their DEI strategy.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 17, 2025

JPMorgan conducted ‘fake’ interviews of Black candidates, lawsuit alleges

The bank’s treatment of the plaintiff is part of a decades-long “unbroken pattern of systemic race discrimination against African Americans,” per the lawsuit.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 15, 2025

As diversity commitments lessen, corporate America risks losing progress for women

For the first time, an ambition gap has also emerged, where women say they’re less interested in promotion, a LeanIn.org and McKinsey report found.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 15, 2025

Starbucks’ ‘illegal race-based’ DEI at center of Florida AG’s lawsuit

Starbucks said its hiring practices are “inclusive, fair and competitive, and designed to ensure the strongest candidate for every job, every time.”

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 11, 2025

AT&T’s promise to scrap DEI decried as ‘short-sighted’

Many corporate analysts, talent strategists and ESG advocates have condemned the decision, which was tied to the Federal Communications Commission’s pending approval of an acquisition.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 10, 2025

AT&T drops DEI, gets $1B acquisition of UScellular greenlit

The telecommunications company committed to scrapping policies and programs focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in a bid to get a deal approved by the FCC.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 9, 2025

6 recent lawsuits alleging ADA violations at work

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers must provide a reasonable accommodation to workers with disabilities unless doing so would pose an undue hardship.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 8, 2025

EEOC: Refusing to hire applicants for taking methadone violates ADA

Although the ADA doesn’t cover people currently using illegal drugs, it does protect those with a past addiction, per the agency.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 5, 2025

H-1B visa applicants will now have their social media scrutinized

The move is the latest measure from President Donald Trump’s administration to make the immigration process more stringent.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 4, 2025

Trump administration illegally fired workers for real or perceived DEI roles, lawsuit alleges

The president’s “anti-DEI”-related directives allegedly “were targeted actions intended to punish perceived political enemies.”

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 3, 2025

Men want flexibility at work, too

Hybrid work and four-day workweeks are topping men’s professional wishlists, according to data from U.K. firm WorkL.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 3, 2025

How HR can support Native American workers

For Native American Heritage Month and beyond, experts provided four tips to support Native American talent at work.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 26, 2025

‘Expect the unexpected’ in EEOC’s new era, attorneys say

Management-side counsel anticipate clashes on pronoun use, bathroom policies, mentorship programs and other workplace issues.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 24, 2025

EEOC hints at 2026 priorities with national origin bias guidance

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission continues to emphasize anti-American bias, publishing a technical assistance document tying it to potential Title VII violations.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 20, 2025

DEI divide: Where do we go from here?

Recent SHRM moves and related research may hold answers about the future of DEI.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 19, 2025

Pay equity, barrier analysis remain ‘very legal’ ways to advance DEI, experts say

As DEI is increasingly politicized, HR still has some low-hanging fruit available.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 19, 2025

‘Don’t take shortcuts’: 3 things that could put DEI programs in critics’ crosshairs

Employers need nuanced solutions to address DEI issues, experts said at the American Bar Association’s annual labor and employment law conference.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 18, 2025

‘Lean on the law’: Attorneys urge employers to stay the course on DEI

Use Title VII and company values as your North Star, experts said at an employment law event Thursday.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 17, 2025

Caregivers say they are buckling under the weight of their second shift

Here’s how workers are “stretched thin,” according to Atlassian data and other reports.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 12, 2025

4 ways to tap into veteran talent and other career returners

Traditionally overlooked talent pools are fueling competitive advantage. Here’s how leaders can rethink hiring to strengthen their workforce.

By Mai Lan Nguyen • Nov. 12, 2025

Ex-Google director says he faced race bias because he’s White

A former sales director was allegedly told not to expect the company to “ever promote a white guy in this culture,” he claimed in a lawsuit.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 7, 2025

White, 58-year-old Paramount exec alleges termination was related to DEI goals

The employee alleged he was fired as part of a purported reduction in force, but replaced with a non-White, 25-year-old employee.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 5, 2025