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

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