Diversity & Inclusion
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Pandemic-era child care funding runs out Saturday. HR has an opportunity to step in.
At the National Maternal and Infant Health Summit on Sept. 19, advocates, labor professionals and politicians imbued their panels with a sense of urgency.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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80% of LGBTQ+ workers comfortable being out at work — or are they?
The experience of LGBTQ+ employees at work is not ubiquitous, as various surveys with conflicting information show.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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TrendlineA deep dive into pay equity
How can HR address pay equity with all stakeholders in mind?
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Require managers to ‘opt in’ to applicant information to reduce bias, study says
In a study, hiring managers were asked whether they wanted to see applicants’ education credentials, work history, race and gender, among other things.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 27, 2023 -
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RTO mandates have DEI implications. Here’s how one nontraditional office creates a more inclusive workplace.
Minneapolis-based coworking company The Coven makes a case for taking inspiration from witches.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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Lactation pods keep nursing moms on the jobsite
The spaces give women privacy for pumping breast milk, an action that is covered by the federal PUMP Act that went into effect late last year.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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Deep DiveWorking parents need a village — and employers must be part of it, advocates say
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, local government officials and the DOL women’s bureau chief spoke at the National Maternal & Infant Health Summit.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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Q&AHow one Goldman Sachs HR pro — and mom of 5 — champions working parents
Shekhinah Bass’ career is a case study for what caregivers can accomplish with the right employer benefits package.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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OpinionDEI programs are under fire. Is yours the next target?
Poorly created and implemented DEI initiatives coupled with a lack of training can create significant liability for employers, according to Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP attorneys.
By Amber Rogers and Meredith Gregston • Sept. 19, 2023 -
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Group targets Meta and peers over diversity hiring initiative for BIPOC film crew
A conservative group has sued Meta and other film production companies over a diversity initiative it claims intentionally excludes White candidates.
By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 13, 2023 -
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Toxic workplaces drive out POC leaders faster
A recent study breaks down how White workers, from the bottom up, feel more confident dissenting in the workplace.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 13, 2023 -
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Report: Majority of employees feel excluded at work
However, flexibility and consistent communication appear to boost a sense of belonging, EY’s survey shows.
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Vassar College pays female professors less than male peers, suit alleges
The school is one of the Seven Sisters, a group of women’s colleges that says it strives toward women’s equity.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2023 -
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Indeed offers $10K relocation benefit to workers seeking gender-affirming care
The site said its intent is to support employees who live in states that have passed anti-LGBTQ laws that criminalize or otherwise restrict access to care.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2023 -
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Are workers quitting due to racism? Studies suggest a tipping point
Subtle racism and exclusion in the workplace are key reasons for BIPOC attrition, multiple studies show.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 30, 2023 -
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ColumnMattel’s DEI leader on how ‘Barbie’ movie marks nearly 80 years of representation
The company behind the blockbuster film is still on a long cultural journey, but it has made progress, Global Head of DEI Mason Williams told HR Dive.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 28, 2023 -
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4 in 10 HR pros say DEI progress is a measurable objective for their leaders
However, only a third of companies surveyed have a DEI budget, and less than half have a leader designated to DEI, according to Salary.com.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 25, 2023 -
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Pay transparency can narrow the gender pay gap — but may not close it
“Some people still deny that gender even matters in negotiations,” one researcher said. And while it apparently does, “it’s not the end all, be all.”
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 23, 2023 -
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Lack of equity in compensation, advancement may curtail employers’ DEI strategies
HR leaders and employees don’t see eye-to-eye on pay transparency and career growth at their organizations, according to a HireVue report.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 22, 2023 -
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Sponsored by SkeddaTurn RTO into ROI: Hybrid work wins
Leading workplace studies uncover greater financial performance and a more engaged workforce for companies with hybrid work models.
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EEOC alleges Olive Garden asked illegal questions during a job interview
A general manager at a Pennsylvania Olive Garden allegedly asked a candidate questions about his disability, then refused to hire him based on that information.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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Employers that announced abortion benefits saw more clicks on job postings
The data generally speaks to how gender and politics affect employers, particularly regarding retention and recruiting, according to Indeed and Glassdoor.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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Federal court dismisses suit that targeted Starbucks’ DEI policies
The complaint alleged the coffee chain’s diverse hiring practices constituted discrimination against White people.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 15, 2023 -
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Despite DEI progress, most nonprofit staffs don’t look like their communities
Organizations have an “urgent need for a well-defined strategy, sufficient resources and a dedicated budget,” a report says.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 11, 2023 -
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Why supporting breastfeeding at work is a DEI and compliance issue
HR Dive has gathered stories about recent compliance changes regarding breastfeeding at work. Here's insight as to how employers can change their cultures to make breastfeeding more possible.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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EEOC alleges staffing firm recruited based on race, seeks class members
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is looking for workers who applied for a job with BaronHR and could be members of a class-action lawsuit.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 8, 2023
