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Deep DiveWhy giving birth is so dangerous for Black people — and how employers can help
Connecting pregnant workers with supporters who fiercely advocate for their health and interests may improve outcomes and allow employees to focus on what matters.
By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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EEOC targets race bias, but retaliation risks still put workers in ‘a tough spot’
In the past five fiscal years, about one-third of all charges filed with the EEOC alleged race discrimination.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Why Giant Food’s search for workers took it to a local prison
The mid-Atlantic grocer hires incarcerated people for roles in its fresh food distribution center through a work release program with a Maryland correctional facility.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Black talent remains underrepresented in advertising industry
While gender diversity remains high, overall ethnic diversity declined, according to the Association of National Advertisers.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Men are rewarded financially for having children, while women are penalized, Payscale finds
But the uncontrolled gender pay gaps for women of color, in particular, are closing, Payscale’s report found.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Nasdaq board diversity rule challenge will be reheard en banc
The case will return to the 5th Circuit with the context of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that struck down race-conscious admissions at colleges.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Why managers are critical in the fight to promote Black mental health at work
Leaders must account for factors such as the history of mental health support in the Black community, Kanarys’ Kendra Mack told HR Dive in an interview.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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EEOC sues retirement community for firing a 78-year-old receptionist after repeatedly asking her to retire
“The right to decide a retirement age lies with an employee, not their employer,” an EEOC official said.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhy Black hair remains a DEI battleground
Experts in employment law, psychology and DEI data spoke to HR Dive about the cultural importance of Black hair.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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OpinionAs SCOTUS weighs Title VII’s harm standard, employers should address DEI program vulnerabilities
Employers should evaluate the delicate balance between the goals of DEI initiatives and legal scrutiny, write Hunton Andrews Kurth attorneys.
By Holly Williamson and Verónica A. Ucros • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Zoom declares new DEI approach as tech industry trims diversity investments
Zoom will partner with “well-established and well-regarded DEI firms who work closely with tech companies,” its COO told employees in a Jan. 29 memo.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Fired ‘Mandalorian’ actor sues Disney with backing by Elon Musk
Musk previously vowed to fund the legal bills for workers who were “unfairly treated” by employers for posting on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Why are Black workers less likely to have retirement savings?
The financial pressures on Black workers, especially those from low-income backgrounds, can put a peaceful retirement perpetually out of reach.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 7, 2024 -
How one learning pro roots out bias in job candidate assessments
Written testing and other assessments can reduce systemic bias in job interviews, said John Kleeman, EVP at Learnosity and founder of Questionmark.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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3 steps to create a formal sponsorship program
Informal sponsorship may perpetuate the status quo, McLean and Co. said in its report.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Anti-Muslim discrimination suit to be settled for $70,000
While the suit was tied to an appearance-based accommodation, labor experts have warned of increased religious discrimination in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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EEOC commissioner schools Mark Cuban on Title VII hiring practices
In a series of tweets, Andrea Lucas noted that characteristics like race and sex “can’t even be a ‘motivating factor’” in hiring.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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AI has bias risks — but could it be a diversity boon?
Workers are increasingly optimistic about the promise of generative AI, and many experts agree with that optimism.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Age gaps between workers, managers can stymie productivity, survey says — but inclusion efforts can help
Inclusive practices, such as inviting input from all workers when collaborating, may improve productivity, satisfaction and retention.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Cancer center’s DEI program promoted anti-White agenda, lawsuit alleges
A Seattle-based cancer care facility allegedly allowed discrimination against a White, Jewish and politically conservative worker because of her beliefs and identity.
By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Age bias claims highlight pitfalls of omitting older workers from DEI goals
A lack of warmth — and even downright hostility — toward older talent is apparent in recent suits.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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The HR industry outlook for 2024: Growth, with a side of AI
HR pros will have a chance to put new skills to use, namely data analysis and AI management, in 2024.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Executives report expanded DEI investment — but growing backlash
Employers remain committed even amid the pushback, Littler experts said, though communication among C-suite members may need improvement.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Utah bill would ban colleges from asking for diversity statements
The bill would also prohibit mandatory trainings for staff or students that promote “differential treatment” or that teach certain concepts.
By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Turning DEI policies into aspirations unlikely to stem bias lawsuits
Companies face challenges from conservative anti-bias groups even after replacing explicit diversity, equity and inclusion goals with more broadly characterized aims.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 16, 2024
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