Indigenous talent underrepresented on corporate boards, analysis concludes

Indigenous Americans make up less than 1% of board members for major, publicly traded businesses, according to DiversIQ analysis.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 22, 2023

Foster psychological safety during year-end reviews by empowering employees to speak up

Performance reviews shouldn’t strike fear into the hearts of employees, Ally Chief Diversity Officer Reggie Willis writes.

By Reggie Willis • Nov. 21, 2023

Iowa university board votes to roll back DEI initiatives

Members approved recommendations to eliminate campuswide DEI efforts not required for colleges to stay compliant with the law or accreditation standards.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 16, 2023

FDIC proposes adoption of Fair Hiring in Banking Act

The proposal would relax employment restrictions, eliminating the need for individuals convicted of certain minor offenses to seek approval before being able to work at federally insured institutions.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 15, 2023

Is DEI losing its foothold in corporate America?

Although slight, the continued decrease in users reporting access to DEI programs may confirm 2023’s shift in DEI outlook.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 15, 2023

Stereotypes contribute to underrepresentation of East Asian workers in leadership, study shows

These stereotypes likely lead to a “Bamboo Ceiling” in leadership attainment for East Asian workers and create disadvantages for companies.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 15, 2023

Women of color are underrepresented in federal workforce leadership, EEOC says

“The barriers faced by different groups of women are sometimes hidden in larger data,” EEOC’s Dexter Brooks said in a statement.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 14, 2023

Accommodate reintegrated veterans with training, flexibility

The challenge for organizations is to not only have an outward display of “support for our veterans” but also an adaptive internal culture themselves.

By Marcus Farris • Nov. 10, 2023

Universities of Wisconsin seeks to recover $32M in state money amid DEI fight

The system will earmark the funding for workforce development in an attempt to appease Republicans who withheld it.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2023

The train has left the station: HR pros must balance AI’s promises with its DEI pitfalls

Artificial intelligence advancements will significantly alter many jobs, including HR roles, speakers at SHRM Inclusion said last week.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 7, 2023

How organizations bridge the gap between employers and those experiencing homelessness

For many who have experienced homelessness, finding a job is a bigger challenge than simply putting in an application.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 7, 2023

3 trans inclusion pro tips from a trans SHRM speaker

For one, stop associating transness with misery, he said.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 2, 2023

Workers divided on company responses to Israel-Hamas war, survey shows

One-third of employees think co-workers who issue pro-Hamas statements should be fired, a recent survey found.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 1, 2023

Want to hire refugees? Get serious about inclusive communication

At SHRM Inclusion 2023, an upskilling expert denounced the belief that language learning is “an insurmountable obstacle.”

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 1, 2023

7 ways to overcome DEI opposition

The moment is ripe for diversity, equity and inclusion professionals to adapt so their work continues to make a difference, Eric Ellis told SHRM Inclusion attendees.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 1, 2023

HR must ‘start the conversation’ to prevent employee suicide, SHRM speaker says

“Almost everybody has a story” about suicide, but few open up, said Frank King. Empathy is essential to help employees through depression and mental health emergencies.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2023

In 2024, HR could be asked to modernize hiring, reinvent DEI

Employers also will have to address evolving return-to-office concerns and work-life balance issues in the coming year, a panel of experts said.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 27, 2023

Working moms report child care difficulties 3 days per month, creating a retention problem

Employers can mitigate retention and inclusion concerns, however, with child care benefits and flexibility, research indicates.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 26, 2023

Pregnancy’s 1st trimester can be hell — but employers are rarely privy to it. Here are 4 ways to help.

Imagine working through a heinous stomach flu. In secret. For months straight.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 26, 2023

Asian American creative executives say their identity is ‘a double-edged sword’

Respondents to a recent survey said they felt tokenized and that they were seen as diversity hires.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 25, 2023

Workforce equity: Employers stuck in ‘time warp’ about older workers

Companies need to address “blind spots” and ageism in their recruiting efforts, panelists said at the Center for Workforce Inclusion’s annual Equity Summit. 

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 20, 2023

The Supreme Court is poised to drop another DEI shoe next year

The court is likely to jettison any requirement of alleging and proving a higher level of harm for there to be discriminatory action by an employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

By Jonathan A. Segal and Adam D. Brown • Oct. 18, 2023

Republican lawmakers skip raises for Wisconsin university employees in DEI fight

The state's Legislature has waged a protracted battle against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at college campuses.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 18, 2023

Racism at work may fly under the radar. What can HR do to stop it?

Workers report slurs, pay gaps, promotion discrepancies and workload differences based on race.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 18, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers grill college leaders over DEI

Six public colleges faced questions on diversity spending and hiring practices ahead of potential legislation coming down the pike.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 2023