Diversity & Inclusion

6 stories on how the pandemic has changed work for women

To overcome what experts predict will be a tough year for talent pros, employers may need to focus on retaining women.

By HR Dive Team • Sept. 14, 2021

'Unconscious bias' is LinkedIn Learning's most popular course

More than a year out from the summer 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, the milestone is a tangible marker of continued corporate interest in DEI.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 09, 2021

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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.

By HR Dive staff

DEI data should measure accountability, PwC exec says

Data shouldn't just monitor D&I, but "dig into the real issues" preventing positive experiences and inhibiting "a culture of belonging."

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 02, 2021

Q&A

Why identity is a C-suite asset

Entrepreneur Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, talked to HR Dive about diverse hiring as a top-down priority.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 01, 2021

Young tech workers report discomfort, discrimination at work

In the technology industry, women and non-White tech workers continue to document discrimination and discomfort in the workplace.

By Katie Malone • Sept. 01, 2021

VR training gives employees a bias do-over

With VR training, ServiceNow employees can unpack biases in a safe space: their own homes.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 31, 2021

Opinion

The return to the office can't include a return to exclusionary practices

Return-to-office discussions create an opportunity to reimagine work, writes Jackeline Stewart, EVP and head of multicultural communications at Edelman.

By Jackeline Stewart • Aug. 25, 2021

Why credit checks for trans talent require care

Lack of awareness around name changes can impede onboarding and harm trans talent.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 24, 2021

New York law firm fellowship aims to 'support and nurture' attorneys of color

The Selendy & Gay diversity fellowship, announced last month, offers support to racially diverse and first-generation young law professionals.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 24, 2021

Supporting breastfeeding workers is about more than lactation rooms, says nursing app exec

Breastfeeding app Pumpspotting partners with employers to create a more supportive workplace for nursing parents.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 20, 2021

Activision Blizzard allegations show how HR can sanction toxicity

Sources who spoke to HR Dive said the suit and subsequent actions by the company's executive team portray a work environment marred by routine harassment — and an HR department that enabled it.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 18, 2021

Deep Dive

How HR can prep for shifting LGBTQ identities

HR professionals should keep in mind that their company's LGBTQ workforce may be larger than they realized.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 16, 2021

Sponsored by Salary Finance

Looking to double down on your DE&I efforts? Focus on "credit invisibles"

DE&I is a priority for you. How do employees' credit scores factor into your strategy?

By Dan Macklin, CEO, Salary Finance • Aug. 16, 2021

Fortune 500 shows incremental progress on diversity

Women's representation lags on Fortune's U.S. and global lists.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 12, 2021

Deep Dive

The case for delaying background checks

Racial equity and fair chance hiring are inextricably intertwined, one source told HR Dive. 

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 11, 2021

SEC backs Nasdaq diversity rule over political opposition

The SEC approved a listing rule seeking to expand race and gender diversity on corporate boards, shrugging off resistance from Republican senators.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 09, 2021

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Culture fit and diversity: Here's why you need both

Diversity and culture are integral to any company. Learn how to bring them together to make them part of your talent strategy.

CHROs are in the D&I driver's seat, survey shows

Despite the summer of 2020's racial reckoning, XpertHR's trends survey shows that chief diversity officer positions remain uncommon.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 04, 2021

Target re-ups racial justice commitment

The announcement follows the June 2021 launch of Target Forward, the retailer's sustainability and racial equity initiative.

By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2021

Remote well-being is a race issue, Randstad exec says

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Audra Jenkins explains why prioritizing D&I in a hybrid work environment is crucial.

By Caroline Colvin • July 29, 2021

Q&A

The importance of data analysis for improving D&I in recruiting

One "consistent" problem in improving D&I in recruiting? Organizations not evaluating their talent sources, according to Gem CEO Steven Bartel.

By Ryan Golden • July 28, 2021

Opinion

'There is no single intervention': 5 strategies that fight workplace racism

Sustainable change requires a multi-level strategy that includes education and intentional policies, one exec writes.

By Beth Chandler • July 27, 2021

Q&A

Paylocity's chief diversity officer on showing up for trans employees

Tauhidah Shakir discusses how to help employees truly feel like they can "bring their whole selves to work."

By Caroline Colvin • July 22, 2021

Q&A

How True Religion's HR head stitched up trust amid global upheaval

In the aftermath of two bankruptcies, a pandemic and civil unrest, Theresa Watts became head of True Religion's HR department.

By Caroline Colvin • July 21, 2021

Racial, ethnic pay gap could take more than 25 years to close, Visier report says

Employers promised to improve equity in the workplace last year, but overall, they remain far behind on pay and managerial equity.

By Emilie Shumway • July 21, 2021