Diversity & Inclusion: Page 3


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    EEOC sues retirement community for firing a 78-year-old receptionist after repeatedly asking her to retire

    “The right to decide a retirement age lies with an employee, not their employer,” an EEOC official said.

    By Feb. 16, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Why Black hair remains a DEI battleground

    Experts in employment law, psychology and DEI data spoke to HR Dive about the cultural importance of Black hair.

    By Feb. 14, 2024
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    A deep dive into pay equity

    How can HR address pay equity with all stakeholders in mind?

    By HR Dive staff
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    Opinion

    As SCOTUS weighs Title VII’s harm standard, employers should address DEI program vulnerabilities

    Employers should evaluate the delicate balance between the goals of DEI initiatives and legal scrutiny, write Hunton Andrews Kurth attorneys.

    By Holly Williamson and Verónica A. Ucros • Feb. 14, 2024
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    Zoom declares new DEI approach as tech industry trims diversity investments

    Zoom will partner with “well-established and well-regarded DEI firms who work closely with tech companies,” its COO told employees in a Jan. 29 memo.

    By Feb. 13, 2024
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    Fired ‘Mandalorian’ actor sues Disney with backing by Elon Musk

    Musk previously vowed to fund the legal bills for workers who were “unfairly treated” by employers for posting on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.

    By Feb. 7, 2024
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    Why are Black workers less likely to have retirement savings?

    The financial pressures on Black workers, especially those from low-income backgrounds, can put a peaceful retirement perpetually out of reach.

    By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 7, 2024
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    How one learning pro roots out bias in job candidate assessments

    Written testing and other assessments can reduce systemic bias in job interviews, said John Kleeman, EVP at Learnosity and founder of Questionmark.

    By Feb. 6, 2024
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    3 steps to create a formal sponsorship program

    Informal sponsorship may perpetuate the status quo, McLean and Co. said in its report.

    By Feb. 6, 2024
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    Anti-Muslim discrimination suit to be settled for $70,000

    While the suit was tied to an appearance-based accommodation, labor experts have warned of increased religious discrimination in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
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    EEOC commissioner schools Mark Cuban on Title VII hiring practices

    In a series of tweets, Andrea Lucas noted that characteristics like race and sex “can’t even be a ‘motivating factor’” in hiring.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
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    AI has bias risks — but could it be a diversity boon?

    Workers are increasingly optimistic about the promise of generative AI, and many experts agree with that optimism. 

    By Jan. 31, 2024
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    Age gaps between workers, managers can stymie productivity, survey says — but inclusion efforts can help

    Inclusive practices, such as inviting input from all workers when collaborating, may improve productivity, satisfaction and retention.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Cancer center’s DEI program promoted anti-White agenda, lawsuit alleges

    A Seattle-based cancer care facility allegedly allowed discrimination against a White, Jewish and politically conservative worker because of her beliefs and identity. 

    By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Age bias claims highlight pitfalls of omitting older workers from DEI goals

    A lack of warmth — and even downright hostility — toward older talent is apparent in recent suits.

    By Jan. 24, 2024
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    The HR industry outlook for 2024: Growth, with a side of AI

    HR pros will have a chance to put new skills to use, namely data analysis and AI management, in 2024. 

    By Jan. 23, 2024
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    Executives report expanded DEI investment — but growing backlash

    Employers remain committed even amid the pushback, Littler experts said, though communication among C-suite members may need improvement.

    By Jan. 17, 2024
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    Utah bill would ban colleges from asking for diversity statements

    The bill would also prohibit mandatory trainings for staff or students that promote “differential treatment” or that teach certain concepts.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Turning DEI policies into aspirations unlikely to stem bias lawsuits

    Companies face challenges from conservative anti-bias groups even after replacing explicit diversity, equity and inclusion goals with more broadly characterized aims.

    By Robert Freedman • Jan. 16, 2024
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    2024 DEI trends to be marked by data analysis

    At the intersection of data gathering and analysis, DEI may be getting a tech-focused face-lift in 2024.

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    Dry January can be a workplace endeavor, too

    While sobriety can be a deeply personal journey, employers can use Dry January to catalyze a healthier workplace culture.

    By Jan. 3, 2024
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    Column // Employee Experience

    In 2023, Elon Musk’s workplace cultures only got worse

    Elon Musk isn’t the best at the whole employee experience thing, writes Reporter Caroline Colvin. Here’s how he has created toxic work environments across X, Tesla and SpaceX.

    By Dec. 21, 2023
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    Whole Foods’ ban on Black Lives Matter gear did not violate workers’ rights, NLRB judge says

    Defying a dress code due to perceived racism does not fall under protected concerted activity, the administrative law judge held.

    By Dec. 21, 2023
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    How retirement anxiety is a DEI issue

    Rural workers and women are less likely to feel secure heading into retirement, data suggests.

    By Dec. 20, 2023
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    10 stories on DEI backlash in 2023

    In the wake of a SCOTUS decision ending race-conscious college admissions programs, diversity program pushback became more obvious.

    By Dec. 13, 2023
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    Most lower-income working moms describe a career as ‘out-of-reach luxury’

    While lower-income moms showed a similar desire to excel as their middle- and high-income peers, a multitude of factors hold them back, a University of Phoenix study found.

    By Dec. 12, 2023