Biden orders feds to review anti-discrimination regs, emphasizing LGBT protections

President Joe Biden's move to strengthen LGBT worker rights in his first hours as president marks a sea change from the preceding administration.

By Ryan Golden , Katie Clarey • Jan. 21, 2021

The Talent Textbook: As Biden shatters precedent in Washington, ageism persists throughout US

"Even if older people brave the elevated risks to apply for jobs, they may face even more age discrimination," a National Bureau of Economic Research report found.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 20, 2021

Workplace D&I in 2021 will keep external community in mind

There may be more coordination between DEI practitioners and corporate social responsibility teams, according to industry experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 13, 2021

Harvard Business School partners on initiative to build 'pipeline of Black corporate talent'

It can be challenging to enable diverse leadership, sources previously told HR Dive, in part because underrepresented groups often are not mentored or sponsored.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2021

Movements that matter: Focusing on anti-racism and Black experiences in the workplace

The "experiences of Black professionals may feature distinct complexities even as the entire workforce is navigating unprecedented, challenging conditions," an EY leader writes.

By Maya Smallwood • Jan. 6, 2021

Pay transparency can address gender wage gap better than alternatives, study finds

A working paper from NBER suggests institutional elements play a greater role in the gender wage gap than the behavior of individual female job candidates.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 6, 2021

Court temporarily lifts Trump's diversity training limits on contractors

The order prohibited the teaching of certain concepts the administration deemed "divisive."

By Kate Tornone , Kathryn Moody • Dec. 23, 2020

Yelp transfers $10M in cash reserves to Black-owned banks

The announcement was paired with the company's latest D&I report, which recorded a "positive impact" for underrepresented groups, Yelp said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 23, 2020

Employers plan to tie executive pay to D&I, climate initiatives, survey shows

The Willis Towers Watson research suggests a majority of companies are taking action in this space.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 22, 2020

'This isn't a pipeline issue': Diverse, inclusive IT wanes with tenure

IT training and education programs lean into diverse recruitment and retention. Company culture lacking inclusion pushes hires out.

By Katie Malone • Dec. 22, 2020

10 diversity and inclusion stories that shaped 2020

This year, employers were called to respond to protests for racial justice amid a pandemic that disproportionately affected women and nonwhite workers.

Dec. 22, 2020

Best Buy commits $44M to diverse hiring, community engagement

By 2025, the retailer said it seeks to fill 1 in 3 new, non-hourly corporate positions with candidates who are Black, Indigenous and people of color.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2020

Can impact hiring diversify entry-level talent pools?

The purpose of impact hiring "is really working to open up new pipelines of talent, more diverse pipelines of talent," a Generation USA manager said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 16, 2020

Hispanic professional group launches multicultural leadership program

With corporate partners Edelman and Barilla, The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement created the leadership development initiative to tackle diversity in the management ranks.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 15, 2020

Why employers may need to treat people differently to achieve workplace equity

Equality matters, but equity "is not a one-size-fit-all approach," Scott Cawood, CEO at WorldatWork, writes.

By Scott Cawood • Dec. 9, 2020

Adobe reveals unadjusted median gender pay gap for the first time

The figure is "a tougher and more revealing standard" in assessing equal opportunity, according to Arjuna Capital.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 9, 2020

Company of the Year: TIAA

The organization rose to meet the nationwide challenges of 2020 with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and employee engagement.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 9, 2020

The HR Dive Awards for 2020

In tackling a pandemic and widespread social unrest, these companies and executives displayed HR leadership in a time of crisis.

By HR Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

Rite Aid hires first VP of diversity, equity and inclusion

"I believe it is important to go beyond rhetoric and strive for measurable progress," Texanna Reeves said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 8, 2020

IBM apologizes to computer scientist fired in 1968 because of her gender transition

Lynn Conway, whom IBM awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award, "forever changed microelectronics, devices, and people's lives," an executive said.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 7, 2020

Companies best at advancing women into executive roles offer profit-and-loss training

Working Mother named companies including Abbott, Johnson & Johnson and L’Oréal among the best in preparing women for senior leadership positions.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 3, 2020

Parties settle landmark transgender bias suit following SCOTUS decision

R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes will pay $250,000 to settle the lawsuit that appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 3, 2020

National Black Chamber of Commerce program promotes employment of formerly incarcerated

In recent years, multiple organizations have called for the expansion of employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated Americans.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 2, 2020

Trump's diversity training restrictions muddle compliance

Companies not directly affected by the order shouldn't be dissuaded in continuing diversity initiatives, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 2, 2020

Were the diversity promises of the summer for the long haul?

Executives from Comcast, Morgan Stanley and Robin Hood shared their thoughts on employers' strategic commitments.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 25, 2020