How employers can support trans employees through policies, benefits

"What we do next has to add up to more than pronouns in an email signature," writes Katrina Kibben, founder and CEO of Three Ears Media.

By Katrina Kibben • April 22, 2022

5 steps to create a more accessible workplace

"An accessible workplace doesn’t magically happen," writes Tauhidah Shakir, chief diversity officer at Paylocity, but it's earned by listening to employees and taking action.

By Tauhidah Shakir • April 20, 2022

Property investor CBL joins CEO D&I coalition 2,000 members strong

Organizations have made strides in placing D&I at the forefront of executives' agendas. But recent research shows there is still much work to be done.

By Ryan Golden • April 19, 2022

Healthcare worker training org aims to root out bias in care

The heightened racial unrest of 2020 revealed unmet needs and windows of opportunity to challenge structural racism.

By Carla Bell • April 19, 2022

Women shoulder office housework, pay gap, survey shows

Almost half of women surveyed said they feel underpaid compared to male co-workers.

By Caroline Colvin • April 19, 2022

EEO-1's nonbinary reporting gap puts HR in 'a very uncomfortable situation'

Cassie Whitlock, the HR lead at BambooHR, talks compliance and how the EEOC makes trans inclusion difficult.

By Caroline Colvin • April 18, 2022

Microsoft spotlights neurodiversity in accessible hiring initiative

Interview prep is rolled into candidate screening with Microsoft's neurodiversity career connector.

By Caroline Colvin • April 13, 2022

'Just be human': Jamba Juice ex-CEO on HR and anti-racism

Authors Krista and James D. White, a father-daughter duo, spoke about HR's role in DEI. "This is work that the CEO cannot delegate," said James.

By Caroline Colvin • April 12, 2022

Hybrid Health: Gen Z's career confidence is suffering

Hybrid work is just one piece of the puzzle. Gen Z's career outlook is on the chopping block.

By Caroline Colvin • April 6, 2022

SEC sets its sights on HR. What does that mean for the department?

HR has an opportunity to lead on key company strategies, sources told HR Dive. But not every department may be ready for that challenge.

By Kathryn Moody • April 4, 2022

4 areas the EEOC is watching in 2022

The workplace bias watchdog said it is eyeing everything from vaccine mandates to artificial intelligence.

By Caroline Colvin • April 4, 2022

EEOC adds 'X' gender marker to discrimination claim form

In implementing this change, the EEOC follows the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By Caroline Colvin • April 4, 2022

Job ads speak volumes. Does yours say workers with disabilities need not apply?

There are a few steps HR pros can take to ensure descriptions of essential functions don't amount to dog whistles for ableism.

By Carla Bell and Kate Tornone • April 1, 2022

7 years, 1% increase: Black representation in tech barely improving

Despite efforts from tech firms, data shows improvement has been slow in terms of the racial composition of the workforce.

By Roberto Torres • March 30, 2022

Young and entry-level employees are not OK

Their workplace needs to feel inclusive, oriented around employees' growth and development, and rich with flexibility, connectivity, and a sense of unity, write Tanya Little and Matthew Daniel of Vitality Group.

By Tanya Little and Matthew Daniel • March 29, 2022

The CROWN Act would ban hair bias. What would that mean for employers?

Hair that would require a chemical to change its natural condition proves its immutability, and an immutable characteristic associated with race should be protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, one lawyer told HR Dive.

By Carla Bell • March 28, 2022

Disney weighs in on 'Don't Say Gay' bill as employees walk out

While the employer's original response proved slow compared to other businesses, Disney's latest statement came right after the bill was signed by Governor DeSantis. 

By Emilie Shumway • Updated March 28, 2022

'No skilled worker left behind': Maryland drops bachelor's degree requirements for thousands of jobs

Almost half of all workers in Maryland are STARs, or "skilled through alternative routes."

By Caroline Colvin • March 23, 2022

An inclusive society requires inclusive workplaces

The stakes of workplace DEI go well beyond economic costs.

By Jackye Clayton • March 22, 2022

Jury: Employer's DEI training didn't conflict with worker's religious beliefs

HR can communicate that an employer isn't aiming to dictate workers' beliefs — just workplace behaviors.

By Kate Tornone • March 20, 2022

Women executives tick up to 18%, avoid pandemic backslide

"We are still far from where we should be, and some of our findings continue to be shocking," said Diana Van Maasdijk, CEO at Equileap. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 15, 2022

Workhuman: One-third of women grapple with overt misogyny at work

Of the men who acknowledged women are treated differently, half said women receive more opportunities than men.

By Caroline Colvin • March 14, 2022

Four ways companies can find the 'hidden talent'

"Companies must widen the aperture on how they identify promising talent and equip them with job-specific skills," writes Jennifer Henry, SVP of workforce engagement at 2U, Inc.

By Jennifer Henry • March 14, 2022

MIT: Workers face racial, ethnic and educational disparities in training opportunities

Gaps were evident across both formal and informal training categories, said Paul Osterman, MIT Sloan professor of human resources and management.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2022

How employers can respond to Biden's call to hire 'skills not degrees'

"Resumes are a lightning rod for human bias," writes Khyati Sundaram, CEO of Applied.

By Khyati Sundaram • March 11, 2022