Diversity & Inclusion: Page 2

Without change, Black workers won't reach parity for 95 years, report says

An inaugural report finds that in addition to systemic barriers, job location may hinder the advancement of Black employees.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 24, 2021

4 ways employers can improve diverse hiring in this 'moment of true crisis'

The work goes beyond improving job ads, Fairygodboss webinar presenters noted. 

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 23, 2021

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Preparing the workplace for 2021: Tips from people leaders

2020 disrupted the world of work. We ask experts what to expect in the workplace in 2021.

Glassdoor breaks down ratings, salaries by employee demographics

The company said it expects employers will compare their own data against other companies and leverage data points to assist with DEI recruiting efforts.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 19, 2021

'Just going through the motions': Employers fail to make DEI a business function, report finds

"Roughly 80% of companies are just going through the motions and not holding themselves accountable," according to a report from Josh Bersin.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 18, 2021

Black, Latina women disproportionately lack remote work options, report says

Job losses for women also outpaced job losses for men in industries hit hardest by the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 17, 2021

Business leaders say they'll focus on individual, societal well-being in 2021

Trends in hiring, benefits and compensation indicate an "accelerating" strategic shift among employers, according to Mercer.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 17, 2021

Opinion

4 steps to ensure DEI is a movement, not just a moment

Meisha-ann Martin, director of people analytics at Workhuman, outlines a practical plan for moving beyond a promising beginning. 

By Meisha-ann Martin • Feb. 11, 2021

Opinion

Start with inclusion, and diversity will follow

Diversity and inclusion aren't the same thing, Sandy Cross, chief people officer of PGA of America, writes.

By Sandy Cross • Feb. 10, 2021

Record number of employers earn top marks for LGBTQ equality

The Human Rights Campaign evaluated businesses for equitable benefits and corporate social responsibility, among other things.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 09, 2021

Amazon, Activision reject AFL-CIO's diverse hiring proposal

The tech companies claimed that their existing hiring practices work toward fostering diversity and inclusion.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 08, 2021

Why a shift in hiring tactics may boost DEI measures in 2021

Democratizing access to good jobs will benefit employees and their communities, experts said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 03, 2021

Even minimal gender bias in hiring can cost employers, study shows

Productivity suffers when employers make poor hiring decisions, research from Oregon State University revealed.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 03, 2021

Major US companies join global coalition for racial justice in business

Tech companies including Facebook, Google and Microsoft have joined the World Economic Forum's initiative addressing "anti-Blackness" in the workplace.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 02, 2021

Transparency in gender equity reporting on the rise, Bloomberg index finds

Amid the pandemic and heightened calls for social justice in 2020, many companies affirmed commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 01, 2021

The pandemic puts women's careers in crisis. How can employers help?

Many of the factors that cause women to be disproportionately affected are outside of their control, the CEO of Advancing Women in Product said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 27, 2021

Biden revokes Trump's order limiting diversity training

The president also called on agencies to pursue racial equity by addressing systemic barriers and prioritizing equal access.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 21, 2021

Biden orders feds to review anti-discrimination regs, emphasizing LGBT protections

President Joe Biden's move to strengthen LGBT worker rights in his first hours as president marks a sea change from the preceding administration.

By Ryan Golden , Katie Clarey • Jan. 21, 2021

Column

The Talent Textbook: As Biden shatters precedent in Washington, ageism persists throughout US

"Even if older people brave the elevated risks to apply for jobs, they may face even more age discrimination," a National Bureau of Economic Research report found.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 20, 2021

Deep Dive

Workplace D&I in 2021 will keep external community in mind

There may be more coordination between DEI practitioners and corporate social responsibility teams, according to industry experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 13, 2021

Harvard Business School partners on initiative to build 'pipeline of Black corporate talent'

It can be challenging to enable diverse leadership, sources previously told HR Dive, in part because underrepresented groups often are not mentored or sponsored.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 07, 2021

Opinion

Movements that matter: Focusing on anti-racism and Black experiences in the workplace

The "experiences of Black professionals may feature distinct complexities even as the entire workforce is navigating unprecedented, challenging conditions," an EY leader writes.

By Maya Smallwood • Jan. 06, 2021

Pay transparency can address gender wage gap better than alternatives, study finds

A working paper from NBER suggests institutional elements play a greater role in the gender wage gap than the behavior of individual female job candidates.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 06, 2021

Court temporarily lifts Trump's diversity training limits on contractors

The order prohibited the teaching of certain concepts the administration deemed "divisive."

By Kate Tornone , Kathryn Moody • Dec. 23, 2020

Yelp transfers $10M in cash reserves to Black-owned banks

The announcement was paired with the company's latest D&I report, which recorded a "positive impact" for underrepresented groups, Yelp said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 23, 2020