Paramount DEI initiative changes spark employee ire

While Paramount's co-CEOs cited the president's executive order in their decision, internal backlash highlights the line employers are trying to toe.

By Caroline Colvin • March 5, 2025

Remote work ‘a refuge’ from gender discrimination, study finds

Shifting all women to remote work isn’t the takeaway; rather, companies also should try to eliminate workplace bias itself, a study author said.

By Ginger Christ • March 3, 2025

Only 1 in 3 women say they feel empowered to perform at their best

Less than 10% of women surveyed by HiBob said they have a formal mentor at work, compared to 15% of men.

By Kathryn Moody • March 3, 2025

Apple shareholders emphatically reject anti-DEI proposal

More than 97% of voting shareholders dismissed the proposal by a conservative think tank asking Apple to “cease DEI efforts” at its annual meeting.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 28, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: How many remote job postings are there?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many people were affected by a data breach at a third-party employment screening services provider.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 27, 2025

How are C-suites reacting to Trump’s DEI orders?

Most are in a holding pattern, a Littler survey showed — but certain initiatives may be on the chopping block.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2025

BofA, Wells, Truist de-emphasize DEI in annual filings

A growing cohort of banks is backing away from diversity, equity and inclusion references. BofA uses “opportunity” in place of diversity, while Wells scrapped mentions of its pay equity review.

By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 26, 2025

‘Inaccurate and misleading’: Democrat AGs push back against Trump’s DEI executive order

Sixteen AGs issued guidance for private employers regarding the “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” order.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 26, 2025

Morgan Stanley, Capital One downplay DEI efforts

A Morgan Stanley filing highlights its proportion of women and ethnically diverse employees but contains a statement on “meritocracy.” Meanwhile, Capital One isn’t touting pay equity like it used to.

By Dan Ennis • Feb. 24, 2025

Federal judge blocks parts of Trump’s private-sector DEI order

The White House’s enforcement threat against private-sector DEI programs is “textbook viewpoint-based discrimination,” according to the Feb. 21 decision.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 24, 2025

Florida says Target’s alleged deceit over DEI risks damaged public employee pensions

Florida claims Target intentionally misled shareholders about the true risk of its 2023 Pride campaign, causing investors to lose billions of dollars.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 24, 2025

Citi tosses diversity goals, DEI label

The lender is scrapping “aspirational representation goals” and diverse job candidate requirements, as more companies abandon diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 21, 2025

Dems ask SEC, DOL to not issue anti-ESG rules

A coalition of 17 blue state finance officials sent a letter to the agencies to counter prior assertions made by their Republican colleagues.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 20, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: EEOC secures $1.4M anti-American bias settlement

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what share of workers consider their student loan debt before saying yes to a job offer.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025

Grindr pushes for surrogacy, fertility benefits for LGBTQ+ workers

The company’s CEO hopes Grindr’s example will lead other employers to expand LGBTQ+ inclusive benefits.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025

Employers are ‘on notice’: EEOC declares focus on anti-American bias

EEOC alleged a major hotel and resort in Guam discriminated against non-Japanese workers by paying them less than workers from Japan.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 19, 2025

Starbucks’ DEI policies labeled ‘discriminatory’ in Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit

A spokesperson for the coffee chain denied the claims in an email to HR Dive and said the company’s hiring and benefits programs are “open to everyone and lawful.”

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 19, 2025

DEI could get better than ever

The intense pressure to end diversity initiatives has led companies to scrutinize their policies. Many will end up making them stronger.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2025

Accenture rolls back DEI goals to comply with Trump’s EOs

CEO Julie Sweet said in an internal memo that the company would end its employee diversity representation goals and put “a greater focus on inclusion and a sense of belonging for all.”

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 12, 2025

Leading with inclusion and belonging feels like defeat

If leaders truly care about DEIB, they must lead in this moment with a level of boldness that matches the magnitude of harm being done, writes Demetria Miles-McDonald.

By Demetria Miles-McDonald • Feb. 12, 2025

Conservative groups file EEOC charge over American Bar Association’s diversity clerkship

The allegations come amid a swift restructuring of the agency under President Donald Trump.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 10, 2025

Former EEOC commissioner weighs in on feds targeting private sector DEI

Chai Feldblum said employers may consider framing their programs on inclusion and preventing discrimination, but she also expressed confusion over some of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s enforcement priorities.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 7, 2025

Google moves away from aspirational hiring goals

This move is on par with what attorneys have been recommending in a tense political landscape around DEI and compliance.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 6, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Remote work grows for the highest earners

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on how honest employees are in engagement surveys and how many workers’ jobs are riddled with busy work.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 6, 2025

#BoycottTarget is trending. What does this ‘cultural whiplash’ mean for HR?

Boycotts for companies that roll back DEI are a newer development in the culture war. A culture-sensitive PR expert explains how she is advising clients to talk about DEI. 

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 5, 2025