LinkedIn Recruiter needs a ‘nutrition label,’ researchers say

Recruiting tools that use AI need more transparency, a new study found.

By Ginger Christ • March 15, 2023

‘We’re already there’: Union Pacific reports pay parity, diverse board

Women, however, make up a small part of the railroad’s workforce. It has committed to doubling representation to 11% by 2030.

By Carolyn Crist • March 15, 2023

Glassdoor ‘equity X-ray’ captures employee experience gaps

Economists at Glassdoor are highlighting a fresh way to think about inclusion and belonging. 

By Caroline Colvin • March 9, 2023

Why the metaverse may be a massive opportunity to get DEI right

It is critical to prioritize diversity in the metaverse from the earliest development phases, Anu Puvvada of KPMG writes.

By Anu Puvvada • March 8, 2023

The number of women in technical roles is dropping

The lack of women throughout the tech talent pipeline shows the responsibility to diversify the workforce spans beyond the recruitment stage.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 8, 2023

How one bot’s crusade to expose the UK gender pay gap went viral

Using government-reported employer pay data in the UK, Francesca Lawson and Ali Fensome’s Gender Pay Gap App is riling up the internet.

By Caroline Colvin • March 7, 2023

Texas governor’s DEI ban neutralizes higher ed diverse recruiting efforts

The domino effect of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s DEI ban is in full tilt.

By Caroline Colvin • March 7, 2023

How Randstad’s chief equity officer blazed a trail in the staffing industry

“Divisiveness is silencing a whole generation of people,” Audra Jenkins of Randstad said. “History has shown us that doesn’t work very well.”

By Jen A. Miller • March 7, 2023

EEOC’s Jocelyn Samuels explains how PWFA fills in gaps

At her SHRM session on the Biden administration’s priorities for the EEOC, Vice Chair Samuels set the record straight.

By Caroline Colvin • March 6, 2023

What does antisemitic discrimination look like at work?

It includes appearance bias and so-called “jokes.”

By Caroline Colvin • March 2, 2023

For Black workers, it’s harder to land a tech job and advance

There is no shortcut to an inclusive culture, Info-Tech Research Group found, but businesses can deploy strategies to foster diversity and support workers.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 2, 2023

ESG is here to stay, Seyfarth report concludes

DEI reporting and board-level oversight of human capital issues have increased.

By Carolyn Crist • March 2, 2023

Major League Soccer aims to diversify pipeline with development program

The invite-only initiative offers networking and development for potential new hires.

By Carolyn Crist • March 1, 2023

Antisemitism at work: How the face of hate is changing

The SHRM speaker explained how antisemitism these days tends to manifest as conspiracy theories and history denial.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 28, 2023

Quiet Black History Month ‘a warning sign,’ DEI pros say

Black professionals worry that a quiet Black History Month is indicative of a growing apathy.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 27, 2023

Florida bill would require some employers to cover detransition care

Dubbed the “Reverse Woke Act,” the proposed law would pertain to companies that cover treatment for gender dysphoria — and apply beyond employment.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 24, 2023

Biden’s DEI executive order aims to set the tone for 2023

The executive order, published Wednesday, mandates that each government agency create an “equity team” and also establishes a DEI steering committee.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 23, 2023

Could pay equity going ‘mainstream’ help close the racial pay gap?

Those in the industry say pay equity is gaining ground thanks to a push for pay transparency.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 23, 2023

HR plays delicate role in sustaining ERGs beyond Black History Month

A new report from McLean & Co. lays out a three-step process to help HR professionals balance their role in supporting ERGs without overtaking employee efforts.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 23, 2023

Two-thirds of Black women change their hair for job interviews, even as CROWN Act support grows

Minnesota is the latest state to pass a law prohibiting hair-based discrimination.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 22, 2023

DEI isn’t dead. It’s just evolving, experts say.

Two practitioners made sense of the less-than-stellar 2023 DEI outlook and offered HR tools to adapt.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 22, 2023

Lawmakers, NAACP decry Texas governor’s call to cut certain DEI initiatives

Gov. Greg Abbott cautioned state employers against “rebranding” employment discrimination as diversity, equity and inclusion.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 21, 2023

Employers with ‘tech bro’ vibes may miss out on top talent

A gender gap in applicants can create a vicious cycle of “diversity debt,” according to one study.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 17, 2023

How Intel’s DEI leader celebrates Black history, 365 days a year

The exec spoke to HR Dive about what anti-racism looks like at the Fortune 500 company and how HR pros can make every month Black History Month.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 15, 2023

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act vs. FMLA: Where do they intersect?

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act takes effect in June 2023. How are these protections different than that of the FMLA? 

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 12, 2023