How PayPal supported one employee's gender transition

An employee and departmental HR discuss their experiences navigating support and communication at work.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 28, 2020

A century after the 19th Amendment, could COVID-19 reverse women's progress?

The disproportionate effect of the pandemic on working women has exacerbated existing pressures, according to panelists on a recent webinar.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 26, 2020

COVID-19 shows that accessibility and productivity aren't mutually exclusive

Employers must continue to support nontraditional work plans that include those with disabilities and chronic illnesses, writes the CEO of Chronically Capable.

By Hannah Olson • Aug. 25, 2020

Glassdoor says it needs to improve 'many areas' in inaugural D&I report

The company added that it would seek to dedicate more than half of its sourcing process to focus on underrepresented groups.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 25, 2020

Pizza Hut creates chief equity officer role, launches antiracism initiative for educators

In the newly created position for Pizza Hut U.S., Chequan Lewis will be responsible for developing processes and implementing policies that will create a more equitable workplace culture.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 24, 2020

'We're the moral compass': How HR can take the long view on the racial justice movement

With early statements, donations and actions behind them, employers must find a way to continue to "walk the walk," sources say.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 24, 2020

Guggenheim reveals diversity plan following staff allegations of racism

As national calls for racial justice took place, the museum was challenged by current and former employees to end a "deep culture of fear."

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 21, 2020

Duke University research detects bias against Black women with natural hairstyles

Natural hair discrimination has emerged as one of several topics during recent discussions about systemic racism and racial inequality.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 21, 2020

A Black veteran, amputee and Paralympic medalist on inclusion, intersectionality at work

It's hard to mandate somebody's attitude, John Register told HR Dive, but top-down buy-in can drive inclusion in the workplace.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 19, 2020

'It's just breathtaking': How a turbulent 2020 is likely to impact HR policies in the long run

Policy revisions are sure to come, but not all will necessarily be permanent, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 18, 2020

As employers join the fight for racial justice, authenticity is key

"If you're an employer and you’re going to release something publicly, you better be ready to walk the walk how you talk the talk," one source said.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 17, 2020

Why succession planning with a D&I focus supports business continuity

Leadership exits amid the pandemic show why succession plans are essential, experts say.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 17, 2020

California expands board diversity mandate for public firms

All-male boards already violate state law, although a lawsuit challenging that mandate is pending.

By Kate Tornone • Updated Oct. 1, 2020

Corporate bias has multicultural women eyeing the door

Subha V. Barry, president of Working Mother Media, provides insight on steps employers can take to stem the tide.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 12, 2020

Stanford study: Few Latino-owned businesses can survive beyond 6 months

About 16% can survive that long with the current cash on hand, compared to 24% of White-owned companies, the report found. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 12, 2020

Target partners on Minneapolis IT training center for underrepresented student groups

The initiative is one example of efforts to address racial inequity in the workplace through L&D programs.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 11, 2020

Advancement of underrepresented talent needs a reset, according to Gartner

Addressing systemic bias embedded in processes is key for HR leaders, according to a report.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 7, 2020

A remote workforce, urban exodus and opportunities emerging from the pandemic

Pepperdine's Charla Griffy-Brown writes about opportunities for community building and employee arrangements with the potential for addressing problems the pandemic unveiled in stark reality.

By Charla Griffy-Brown • Aug. 6, 2020

Health equity, supplier diversity support inclusive growth, say senior leaders

Executives at TIAA, Novant Health, Lowe's, McKinsey & Company and Truist discussed how to move the needle in the workplace and in the community.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 5, 2020

SHRM surveys show 'significant gaps' on racial equality in US workplaces

The findings indicate that workers may not feel equipped to have discussions about racial inequity at work, SHRM president and CEO Johnny C. Taylor said.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 5, 2020

4 ways to battle unconscious bias in AI-powered recruiting platforms

Review these strategies to help mitigate the effect of bias from creeping into the data stream and the algorithms that learn from it.

Aug. 4, 2020

Caregiving prevents workforce re-entry, study finds

Paid leave will pave the way out of the caregiving crisis, the Bipartisan Policy Center said.

By Katie Clarey • July 31, 2020

Resume 'partitioning' can counter implicit bias in hiring, study says

Inclusion, however, remains the key factor in sustaining a diverse workforce, according to experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 29, 2020

Former Rep. Tony Coelho on his fight for the ADA and the future of disability rights

When Coelho entered the job market, all the applications featured a box marked "epilepsy" — one he had to check. It was then that he "started to realize there was a problem."

By Aman Kidwai • July 24, 2020

'We are writing history each day': Why authenticity in the workplace counts

In this Q&A, Medidata's Naveen Bhateja discusses the company's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and why he's able to bring his authentic self to work.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 22, 2020