Diversity & Inclusion: Page 7
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DEI progress on corporate boards may be slowing
Although most board directors say DEI continues to be a priority, operational rigor seems to be waning, a report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Lowe’s demolishes its DEI programming
Reports indicate that Lowe’s looked into changing its talent strategy following the Supreme Court’s 2023 college admissions decision.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Preemptively, Ford responds to DEI slowdown
The car company clarified that it does not use “hiring quotas” or link compensation to “the achievement of specific diversity goals.”
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 29, 2024 -
‘New dynamics at play’: Jack Daniel’s maker ends DEI initiatives
Brown-Forman Corp. cited a shifting legal and external landscape for its decision, as one prominent anti-DEI activist claimed credit for putting pressure on the company.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2024 -
UNC Charlotte shutters its 3 DEI offices amid demand for ‘neutrality’
The move comes a year after the U.S. Supreme Court held that UNC’s race-conscious admissions policies were unconstitutional.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 23, 2024 -
Harley-Davidson sunsets DEI programming following backlash
The company said it “initiated an internal stakeholder review” earlier this year, prior to the social media outrage.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 22, 2024 -
University of Kentucky disbands DEI center, will reassign employees
State lawmakers indicated further legislative attacks on DEI could be forthcoming, President Eli Capilouto said Tuesday.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 22, 2024 -
44% of single parents miss out on job interviews because of scheduling conflicts, survey finds
Anticipated problems with scheduling have led nearly two-thirds of single parents to question if they should apply for jobs, a recent survey found.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Are DEI rollbacks widespread? Depends on who you talk to, experts say
Men and Republicans are more likely to hear about them, Morning Consult researchers said.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 21, 2024 -
How to build social activism into your governance structure
Companies don’t have to retreat from activism to avoid backlash if they align their values with their business in a way that makes sense, a law professor says.
By Robert Freedman • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Evaluators’ fear of appearing prejudiced may hinder performance feedback for women
“We have to do a lot better at performance reviews and maybe even get away from some of the language traditionally used around it,” one researcher said.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Election 2024
Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on employment issues
From paid family leave to job creation, here is where Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as well as their vice presidential candidates stand on labor issues.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 16, 2024 -
DHS agrees to pay $45M to settle allegations it forced pregnant workers into pay-limited positions
“The settlement includes an agreement by CBP to enact sweeping reforms to policies that will eliminate long-standing discriminatory practices,” counsel for the plaintiffs said.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 14, 2024 -
DEI job postings are down. Why do these roles lack longevity?
Diversity departments are vulnerable to trends, but HR pros can reconfigure their approach.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Women rise to 5-year high in CFO appointments
Accenture and Google parent Alphabet are among companies that have appointed women to top finance posts this year.
By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Former HR manager’s bias, retaliation claim advances toward jury trial
The employee said she faced retaliation after taking FMLA leave to care for her wife.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Florida’s denial of trans healthcare coverage for employees is discriminatory, judge rules
The judge pointed out that the procedures, while covered for other qualifying conditions, were prohibited for gender dysphoria.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 8, 2024 -
‘Forgotten once the baby arrives’: How DEI conversations can include mothers
An opportunity exists for companies to address the needs of working parents through equity and inclusion work.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 7, 2024 -
The 6 types of workplace resistance to DEI, according to McLean & Co.
HR and DEI leaders should approach DEI with a focus on long-term cultural change, the report said.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 6, 2024 -
Federal contractor will pay $400K, make 30 job offers to resolve DOL hiring bias claim
Specifically, OFCCP found differences in the hiring rates for Black, Hispanic and White applicants who applied for certain positions, as compared to Asian applicants.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Manufacturer to face claim it allowed race-based taunting so severe that victim changed his route to work
A U.S. district court judge denied Bell Textron’s request to dismiss claims of a hostile work environment, disparate treatment and retaliation, according to court documents.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 2, 2024 -
4 tips for hiring veterans
Companies can tap into the veteran workforce by taking a strategic approach to hiring, a veteran told HR Dive.
By Ginger Christ • July 31, 2024 -
Wells Fargo faces lawsuit for alleged sham DEI hiring effort
The bank interviewed diverse candidates for jobs that were already filled or for which they weren’t qualified to polish its DEI credentials, the lawsuit alleged.
By Robert Freedman • July 31, 2024 -
Embracing the ‘third act’: Retirees find purpose and mission after clocking out
“We really want to change that whole zeitgeist, that whole frame of how our culture looks at old people,” a 64-year-old organizer told HR Dive.
By Ginger Christ • July 30, 2024 -
Amid DEI cuts, Microsoft works to distinguish itself from those responding to ‘woke’ backlash
While some companies axed DEI roles due to “woke” backlash, the motivations of other companies may be more nuanced.
By Caroline Colvin • July 24, 2024