How employers can celebrate Juneteenth amid DEI backlash

Celebrating Juneteenth is one way employers can signal ongoing support for DEI initiatives in a tough economic time.

By Kathryn Moody • June 16, 2023

Despite progress, Fortune 500 boards still aren’t representative of US population, report shows

“At this pace, U.S. top corporate boards might not represent the nation’s population until 2060,” one Deloitte executive said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 15, 2023

‘I need a mental health day’: How HR can both accommodate and appreciate disability at work

HR pros should check their stereotypes at the door, attorneys told SHRM attendees Tuesday.

By Caroline Colvin • June 14, 2023

How workplace personality tests can lead to greater inclusion

A jam-packed SHRM session showed HR pros how to have an open discourse about cognitive differences.

By Caroline Colvin • June 12, 2023

Workers say they’d hesitate to apply for jobs in a state with anti-LGBTQ+ laws

As of June, the ACLU tracked 491 anti-LGBTQ+ bills — a substantial increase over recent years, Indeed noted.

By Laurel Kalser • June 8, 2023

Why skills-based hiring may be the future of DEI

OneTen’s study, which features case studies with Black workers, aims to illustrate the ways employers can benefit from investing in skills-first hiring.

By Caroline Colvin • June 7, 2023

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ employees say being out at work could hurt their careers

To create an inclusive workplace, employers must do more than adopt a rainbow logo for the month of June, Glassdoor says.

By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2023

Target, union workers reach resolution over job ad age discrimination claims

Target agreed to expand its job posting practices to target older workers.

By Ginger Christ • June 1, 2023

‘Diversity fatigue’ hounds employers

This year may bring the biggest challenges to D&I work since interest exploded in 2020.

By Emilie Shumway • May 31, 2023

Holding leaders accountable for DEI may help combat ‘diversity fatigue’

Data gathering and analysis — along with performance reviews and compensation — were highlighted as ways to keep execs’ feet to the fire during a recent panel.

By Caroline Colvin • May 19, 2023

Pew: Employees generally support DEI work, but opinions vary on details

Wide partisan and demographic differences exist in thinking about DEI initiatives, as seen by political moves made in certain states.

By Carolyn Crist • May 19, 2023

Employers undercount workers with disabilities, study says

Employers’ disclosure data is most likely incomplete, Boston Consulting Group said, which has serious implications for employee experience.

By Carolyn Crist • May 17, 2023

Feds propose salary history ban for federal workers

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management director expressed a desire to make the government a “national leader in pay equity.”

By Caroline Colvin • May 12, 2023

Weight discrimination has negative effects in the workplace, studies show

Only a handful of states and municipalities have laws in place to protect against weight discrimination.

By Ginger Christ • Updated May 11, 2023

Retirement contribution is up, but employees still face challenges

While workers have increasingly contributed to their retirement savings, the current economy could dampen that progress. 

By Caroline Colvin • May 11, 2023

Employees report less workplace satisfaction, fewer DEI initiatives

Organizations may be experiencing DEI fatigue this year.

By Carolyn Crist • May 10, 2023

How digital upskilling brings more talent of color into pipelines

During the National Skills Coalition’s summit, three labor advocates explained why investment in basic digital skills is key to building a talent pool.

By Caroline Colvin • May 9, 2023

AfroTech leverages resumes for diverse hiring platform Talent Infusion

AfroTech executive Simone White told HR Dive that leaders should stay the course on DEI.

By Caroline Colvin • May 3, 2023

Supreme Court won’t hear retaliation case of White former police officers who opposed diversity initiative

Lower courts ruled the officers were fired and demoted because of misconduct in handling a transfer, not in retaliation for their complaint.

By Ginger Christ • May 1, 2023

Equal Rights Amendment resolution blocked in US Senate

One hundred years after the amendment was introduced, senators voted against enshrining women’s rights into the Constitution.

By Ginger Christ • April 28, 2023

Wendy’s says franchise recruitment initiative is helping it meet D&I goals

The news comes just two years after Wendy’s announced the hire of its first vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

By Ryan Golden • April 27, 2023

Walmart C-suite boasts more women, people of color

Women and people of color are increasingly rising through Walmart’s ranks, per the commerce giant’s 2023 DEI report.

By Caroline Colvin • April 26, 2023

DEI is falling by the wayside in corporate America, report says

The lack of C-suite DEI buy-in is leaving advocates exhausted.

By Caroline Colvin • April 24, 2023

Feds publish contractors’ workforce demographic data in response to FOIA request

The release contains information on more than 19,000 businesses.

By Ginger Christ • April 19, 2023

Hiring veterans isn’t just about talent acquisition. It’s about retention, too.

SHRM Talent conference speaker Omari Faulkner warned against hiring veterans without the proper environment to welcome them.

By Caroline Colvin • April 19, 2023