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

Tired of talking about race? Directors are split

A study by Ariel and Momentive unpack attitudes about race-related conversations and virtue signaling.

By Caroline Colvin • March 10, 2022

How tech — the 'most dominant, least regulated' industry — could shape DEI

What happens in the industry holds deep relevance and far-reaching influence.

By Carla Bell • March 9, 2022

Workforce disclosures surge amid pressure for diversity

Although companies are revealing more about employee race and ethnicity, their reports are not standardized and are often spotty, JUST Capital said.

By Jim Tyson • March 8, 2022

Amid DEI zeal, BIPOC employees say work life is harder

Black and brown workers reported more racial discrimination and financial hardship throughout 2021.

By Caroline Colvin • March 2, 2022

La-Z-Boy sends 'SWAT teams' to boost production at facilities

Labor shortfalls at its own and supplier facilities led the furniture company to deploy talent to factories.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 2, 2022

Upskilling in DEI: How a coalition hopes to equip HR pros to address equity

The National Association of African Americans in HR and Kanarys are leading a cross-cultural push to upskill HR professionals.

By Caroline Colvin • March 2, 2022

How collaborative hiring can mitigate the effects of implicit bias

It's crucial to look at the hiring process as a whole, writes Perry Oostdam, CEO and co-founder of Recruitee.

By Perry Oostdam • March 2, 2022

Can DEI policies clash with anti-discrimination laws?

HR Dive spoke with an employment law expert and a DEI strategist to learn how employers can pursue diversity, equity and inclusion without infringing on established anti-discrimination laws.

By Katie Clarey • March 1, 2022

Meet the Black cannabis entrepreneurs championing diversity and equity in the industry

Black people looking to join non-Black cannabis companies face a familiar problem: racial bias.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 28, 2022

DOL, ASA website brings best practices to employ workers with disabilities

The website's launch marks the latest joint effort from the American Staffing Association and the Office of Disability Employment Policy.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 28, 2022

RAND: Most unemployed men in their 30s have been arrested, signaling need for new hiring protocols

Criminal history stigma poses a tangible barrier to participating in the workforce, the RAND Corporation confirmed.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 24, 2022

Nearly half of hiring managers admit to age bias in Resume Builder survey

"As the population continues to skew towards those who are older, we won't be able to afford losing talent because of age," predicted career strategist Bernadette Pawlik.

By Carla Bell • Feb. 24, 2022

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola prioritize diversity with latest moves

The parent company of Frito-Lay launched a business unit to support diverse partners and suppliers, while the Atlanta-based beverage giant said it will tie executives' annual incentive to reaching its DEI goals.

By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022

Chipotle hikes executive pay ties to DEI, environmental targets

Annual bonuses will be impacted by up to 15%, up from 10% in 2021.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 23, 2022

Without ongoing racial equity training, the status quo will persist

The pressure to not name racism is powerful, and the comfort of old habits is seductive, writes Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times best-seller "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism."

By Robin DiAngelo • Feb. 22, 2022

5 quick tips to diversify a sales team

A VP of global inclusion offers steps HR pros can take to dismantle the old boys club in sales.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 18, 2022

Construction training CEO urges industrywide changes to draw in new talent

Contractors must focus on more than just compensation in order to attract and retain workers, according to a new study.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 15, 2022

Report: Prejudice against trans employees can be mitigated by DEI efforts

With the right environment, cisgender employees can open up to trans allyship, a University of Bath study finds.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 14, 2022

Construction mentor program head: 'We need to do a better job recruiting minorities and women'

ACE Mentor Program of America President Diana Eidenshink said 70% of the students it reaches identify as minorities.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 10, 2022

How one collective seeks to protect Black women at work

Dr. Angelica Geter strives to build systems and criteria that ensure Black women's psychological safety at work.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 10, 2022

Turnover higher for those who did not declare a binary gender in Warner Music Group report

The trend may signal a greater loss of nonbinary employees.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 9, 2022

The dual imperative in DEI for trainers and leaders

Leaders need to feel the importance of diversity at the emotional level, not just at the business level, author Maria Morukian tells HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 8, 2022