Diversity doesn’t work without belonging, MIT Sloan report says

Companies can build psychologically safe workplace cultures to help employees feel they belong, though it takes commitment and persistence, management experts say.

By Carolyn Crist • June 4, 2025

Planning for Pride? Attorneys offer tips to navigate a ‘thornier’ year

Cultural observances may not necessarily be a target for federal enforcement actions, but some experts still urge caution.

By Kate Tornone • May 28, 2025

1 in 4 employers say they’ll eliminate degree requirements by year’s end

Companies that recently removed degree requirements reported a surge in applications, a more diverse applicant pool and the ability to offer lower salaries.

By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025

Remote work offers a lifeline for older workers with disabilities

Hybrid work consultant Gleb Tsipursky explains how remote work can be a game changer for older people with disabilities.

By Gleb Tsipursky • May 21, 2025

DEI is more than pride parades and multicultural lunches, Workhuman’s inclusion director says

DEI work hasn’t changed much despite the political headwinds, Kamille Washington told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • May 16, 2025

Auto auctioneer settles EEOC lawsuit alleging that Black worker was called racial slur up to 15 times per day

An  EEOC regional attorney reminded employers that failure to comply with the Civil Rights Act is “costly.”

By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 2025

Former DOL, EEOC officials urge employers to ignore Trump’s disparate-impact ban

“Employers should not expect that they will have a free pass on disparate impact liability,” the officials said.

By Ginger Christ • May 14, 2025

What can HR learn from AAPI worker data?

Emilia Yu, director of research at Coqual, highlights key findings from the firm’s AAPI workers report and ways for HR to step up for Asian workers.

By Caroline Colvin • May 14, 2025

Working moms say motherhood derailed their careers

An overwhelming majority of survey respondents said they were asked to cut their maternity leave short — or otherwise alter it — to benefit their employer.

By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2025

DEI may go largely unchanged despite Trump attacks, Littler says

However, the firm found that a growing share of employers are concerned about the potential for DEI-related litigation.

By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025

How mentorship helps Asian American women ‘rewrite the code’ at work

The challenges of being a woman at work can be compounded for women of color, especially in a male-dominated field.

By Caroline Colvin • May 7, 2025

How Lush employees led the brand to create sensory-friendly spaces

At 25 pilot shops, staff have been trained to meet the needs of customers with sensory disabilities.

By Caroline Colvin • April 30, 2025

Clorox’s women-in-management hiring goal helps revive man’s bias lawsuit

A jury could determine the use of gender “representation targets” was evidence of discriminatory intent, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2025

Amid DEI uncertainty, what happens to pay equity?

“Regardless of the changes in the federal DEI policies, the law still stands that you should be paying people equally,” a pay equity strategist said.

By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2025

HR should seek a DEI ‘refresh,’ not a reboot, says former top EEOC official

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs do not pose legal risks when done right, said Chai Feldblum, who decried the idea that DEI is a “legal minefield.”

By Ryan Golden • April 23, 2025

Blind worker to receive $250,000 for call center’s failure to accommodate

The Results Companies “did not avail itself of the free resources” offered to make a screen reader more compatible with its systems, per the lawsuit.

By Caroline Colvin • April 22, 2025

Job offers exclusive to protected groups may present greatest DEI legal risk

Diversity, equity and inclusion mentions fell in federal disclosures since 2023, according to Bloomberg Law.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers are insecure about their jobs

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of metro areas where a $100,000 household salary isn’t enough to get by.

By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2025

Judge permanently bans EEOC from enforcing PWFA abortion provision on Catholic association

The Catholic Benefits Association previously received a preliminary injunction in September.

By Caroline Colvin • April 17, 2025

Law students say EEOC ‘grossly overstepped’ its authority in DEI investigations of major firms

The plaintiffs said they “are deeply worried that their data will be divulged, and that they may be targeted as a result,” per the complaint.

By Ginger Christ • April 16, 2025

Lego removes DEI mentions from latest ESG report

A webpage touting Lego’s “diverse and inclusive workplace” remains on the company’s site.

By Caroline Colvin • April 16, 2025

Movie theater chain settles lawsuit alleging it halted workers’ health insurance at age 65

The company instead allegedly expected workers to rely on Medicare, EEOC said.

By Ginger Christ • April 15, 2025

Ally’s DEI lawsuit dismissed after bank reduces emphasis

America First Legal dropped its lawsuit against Ally Financial after the lender largely scrubbed diversity references from its public filings.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • April 15, 2025

5 minutes with Microsoft’s former EVP of HR and Seattle Storm co-owner

Companies that don't recognize that the people central to running the business "are already diverse" may miss out on opportunities to excel, Lisa Brummel said.

By Ginger Christ • April 15, 2025

4 big law firms agree not to label lawful programs as DEI, EEOC says

The announcement follows Acting Chair Andrea Lucas’ move last month to investigate several law firms’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2025