Vice Media's CPO brings a background reflecting a 'rich tapestry of diversity'

"Our jobs are to look inward … and sit in the discomfort that comes from trying to understand your role," Daisy Auger-Domínguez said. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 14, 2020

DOL tackles questions about D&I training limits in FAQ document

The administration's guidance and language are "unusual" compared to what is typically found in non-discrimination law, an attorney said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2020

Trump administration tightens H-1B visa restrictions

One of two new regulations takes effect "immediately," posing a challenge to employers, sources told HR Dive.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 8, 2020

The Talent Textbook: A lack of Black talent is a 'longstanding myth'

DEI practitioners discussed recent remarks by Wells Fargo's CEO and what a deep commitment to diversity entails.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 7, 2020

CEO coalition launches fellowship to advance societal racial equity

The fellows selected will focus on advancing equity within communities, as company leaders focus on creating more inclusive workplaces.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 7, 2020

Twitter to pay resource group leaders, saying the work shouldn't be a 'volunteer activity'

Business resource groups are "the lifeblood of inclusion efforts," Twitter's Dalana Brand said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 6, 2020

Survey: Working women shoulder brunt of parenting during pandemic

Working parents were strained before the pandemic, and that strain has worsened due to school closures and remote learning for young children.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 5, 2020

Link compensation to DEI goals to hold execs accountable, Mercer says

For companies seeking to pursue diversity goals aggressively, long-term change requires accountability, according to Mercer.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 1, 2020

Cultural barriers hurt inclusion of women in tech, say Accenture, Girls Who Code

Companies continue to face scrutiny over organizational commitment and inclusion despite recent efforts to increase the number of women in tech.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2020

Interest and investment in D&I training spike following nationwide protests

Numerous offerings are seeing growth rates over the 1000% mark, various sources told HR Dive.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 29, 2020

Top companies 'consistently failed' to prioritize D&I, Forrester report says

A lack of clarity on D&I programs, their success metrics and a failure to root them in proven practices may harm organizational progress, per Forrester.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2020

More women selected as Fortune 500 board directors, but racial diversity lags

"More so than at any other time, boards, leaders and their organizations understand that having diverse voices and inclusive cultures are a business imperative," a Heidrick & Struggles exec said. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 23, 2020

Racial, ethnic minorities overrepresented in unpaid internships, NACE survey finds

Some employers have used internships as part of a broader diversity and inclusion strategy.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 18, 2020

LinkedIn: Diversity leader titles up more than 100%

"An enormous upward spike" in offered D&I roles began in late May and early June amid national protests and calls for racial justice, according to the report.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 16, 2020

Taco Bell announces 'womxn-focused' employee resource group

Some employers have prioritized employee resource groups as a way to support diversity and inclusion work in recent months.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 16, 2020

Denny's supplier diversity a 'pillar' in its DEI efforts

"We’re proud of the strides we’ve taken over the past 25 years to reshape our entire corporate culture and business operations, but we know that we’re not done with this work," a Denny's exec said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 16, 2020

Target aims to increase Black workforce representation by 20%

In its diversity report, the company revealed that Black employees make up 8% of its leadership team.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 15, 2020

Pinterest's new D&I chief will report directly to CEO

Amid recent allegations of discrimination, the company hired a new D&I leader and seeks to improve diversity in senior leadership.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 14, 2020

Disability advocate Judy Heumann on the future of employment policy

The former adviser to two U.S. presidents discusses the experience of job seekers with disabilities and how employers can improve inclusion.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 10, 2020

How employers can support employees with disabilities during the pandemic

When organizations talk about diversity and inclusion they often forget to include disability, Toby Mildon, a diversity and inclusion architect, writes.

By Toby Mildon • Sept. 9, 2020

Trump directive blocks some federal trainings on race

The president's directive for federal agencies comes at a time when many companies are analyzing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 8, 2020

PwC publicly releases diversity data and strategy for first time

Leadership said the decision was part of the company's commitment to supporting a culture of belonging.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 3, 2020

How a CEO coalition aims to advance D&I — internally and in society

PwC U.S. Chair and Senior Partner Tim Ryan said he co-founded the group in response to the killing of unarmed Black men in 2016.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 2, 2020

Top companies for DEI focus on recruiting, advancement, report says

"Diversity, equity and inclusion continues to be a topic of critical importance, especially in these times of heightened racism and social injustice," a Diversity Best Practices exec said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 31, 2020

Former Bloomberg reporter alleges discrimination in lawsuit

The plaintiff claims she resigned from the company due to its discriminatory practices that left her feeling like a "diversity pawn."

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 28, 2020