Diversity & Inclusion
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Workers say they’d hesitate to apply for jobs in a state with anti-LGBTQ+ laws
As of June, the ACLU is tracking 491 anti-LGBTQ+ bills — a substantial increase over recent years, Indeed noted.
By Laurel Kalser • June 8, 2023 -
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Why skills-based hiring may be the future of DEI
OneTen’s study, which features case studies with Black workers, aims to illustrate the ways employers can benefit from investing in skills-first hiring.
By Caroline Colvin • June 7, 2023 -
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A deep dive into diversity and inclusion
Staying thoughtful and engaged regarding DEI topics — as well as listening to employees — can help employers meet goals and retain people.
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Nearly half of LGBTQ+ employees say being out at work could hurt their careers
To create an inclusive workplace, employers must do more than adopt a rainbow logo for the month of June, Glassdoor says.
By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2023 -
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Target, union workers reach resolution over job ad age discrimination claims
Target agreed to expand its job posting practices to target older workers.
By Ginger Christ • June 1, 2023 -
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‘Diversity fatigue’ hounds employers
This year may bring the biggest challenges to D&I work since interest exploded in 2020.
By Emilie Shumway • May 31, 2023 -
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Holding leaders accountable for DEI may help combat ‘diversity fatigue’
Data gathering and analysis — along with performance reviews and compensation — were highlighted as ways to keep execs’ feet to the fire during a recent panel.
By Caroline Colvin • May 19, 2023 -
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Pew: Employees generally support DEI work, but opinions vary on details
Wide partisan and demographic differences exist in thinking about DEI initiatives, as seen by political moves made in certain states.
By Carolyn Crist • May 19, 2023 -
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Employers undercount workers with disabilities, study says
Employers’ disclosure data is most likely incomplete, Boston Consulting Group said, which has serious implications for employee experience.
By Carolyn Crist • May 17, 2023 -
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Feds propose salary history ban for federal workers
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management director expressed a desire to make the government a “national leader in pay equity.”
By Caroline Colvin • May 12, 2023 -
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Weight discrimination has negative effects in the workplace, studies show
Only a handful of states and municipalities have laws in place to protect against weight discrimination.
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Retirement contribution is up, but employees still face challenges
While workers have increasingly contributed to their retirement savings, the current economy could dampen that progress.
By Caroline Colvin • May 11, 2023 -
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Employees report less workplace satisfaction, fewer DEI initiatives
Organizations may be experiencing DEI fatigue this year.
By Carolyn Crist • May 10, 2023 -
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How digital upskilling brings more talent of color into pipelines
During the National Skills Coalition’s summit, three labor advocates explained why investment in basic digital skills is key to building a talent pool.
By Caroline Colvin • May 9, 2023 -
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Q&AAfroTech leverages resumes for diverse hiring platform Talent Infusion
AfroTech executive Simone White told HR Dive that leaders should stay the course on DEI.
By Caroline Colvin • May 3, 2023 -
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Supreme Court won’t hear retaliation case of White former police officers who opposed diversity initiative
Lower courts ruled the officers were fired and demoted because of misconduct in handling a transfer, not in retaliation for their complaint.
By Ginger Christ • May 1, 2023 -
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Equal Rights Amendment resolution blocked in US Senate
One hundred years after the amendment was introduced, senators voted against enshrining women’s rights into the Constitution.
By Ginger Christ • April 28, 2023 -
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Wendy’s says franchise recruitment initiative is helping it meet D&I goals
The news comes just two years after Wendy’s announced the hire of its first vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
By Ryan Golden • April 27, 2023 -
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Walmart C-suite boasts more women, people of color
Women and people of color are increasingly rising through Walmart’s ranks, per the commerce giant’s 2023 DEI report.
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DEI is falling by the wayside in corporate America, report says
The lack of C-suite DEI buy-in is leaving advocates exhausted.
By Caroline Colvin • April 24, 2023 -
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Feds publish contractors’ workforce demographic data in response to FOIA request
The release contains information on more than 19,000 businesses.
By Ginger Christ • April 19, 2023 -
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Hiring veterans isn’t just about talent acquisition. It’s about retention, too.
SHRM Talent conference speaker Omari Faulkner warned against hiring veterans without the proper environment to welcome them.
By Caroline Colvin • April 19, 2023 -
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Kellogg Co. announces gains in DEI goals, including at management level
At the end of 2022, 46% of all manager roles and above were filled by women globally, an increase of 1% from the previous year.
By Carolyn Crist • April 19, 2023 -
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OpinionDiverse teams help businesses’ bottom lines
Layoffs are gutting DEI departments, threatening pledges to hire and promote more underrepresented talent at a pivotal time, write two KPMG U.S. leaders.
By Lisa Daniels and Elena Richards • April 17, 2023 -
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Deep DiveA resume gap can be ‘an automatic whammy’ for candidates. Returnships can bridge that gap.
Employers are increasingly turning to formal returnship programs that help people rejoin the workforce after taking time away.
By Ginger Christ • April 12, 2023 -
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As investment in D&I consultants dips, HR faces a ‘complicated calculus’
A combination of economic headwinds, political controversy over “quotas” and internal pressure has put many organizations “between a rock and a hard place.”
By Kathryn Moody • April 11, 2023
