Disability Pride Month is a reminder about accessibility — ‘one of the oldest forms of inclusion’

When it comes to accessibility, compliance and culture can go hand in hand.

By Caroline Colvin • July 23, 2025

George Mason University faces federal probe into hiring and promotion practices

The U.S. Department of Justice said it aims to determine whether the school discriminates against employees based on sex and race.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 21, 2025

In an era of loneliness, belonging may be the key to employee and business success

HR professionals can incorporate belonging into the employee experience by intentionally creating opportunities for connection, recognition and empowerment, McLean & Co. says.

By Carolyn Crist • July 18, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Companies aren’t being transparent about pay

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers who say diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at their company are only performative.

By Ginger Christ • July 17, 2025

ERGs, DEI trainings remain under the microscope as HR responds to scrutiny

Joint guidance from federal agencies has changed the DEI landscape, according to a management-side attorney.

By Caroline Colvin • July 16, 2025

Nearly half of workers have considered quitting over employer’s ethics, report finds

Favoritism, retaliation and performative diversity “undermine employees’ sense of safety and trust,” a Resume Now expert said.

By Carolyn Crist • July 16, 2025

Stanford researcher was harassed, fired due to antisemitism, lawsuit alleges

A university spokesperson told HR Dive that “Stanford takes any allegation of antisemitism very seriously,” but “a thorough investigation” found the allegations to be unsubstantiated. 

By Laurel Kalser • July 14, 2025

Congressional Dems blast EEOC acting chair for alleged coercion leading to $1B in pro bono law services

The lawmakers accused Andrea Lucas of leveraging the agency’s power on behalf of President Donald Trump.

By Caroline Colvin • July 10, 2025

How immigration crackdowns, ICE raids will affect recruitment in 2025

A decline in the foreign-born workforce “will keep the potential pool of workers historically tight,” Wells Fargo economists found.

By Caroline Colvin • July 9, 2025

Mailbag: The EEOC sent us a letter about our DEI programs. What should we do next?

Experts question whether the agency possesses the authority to issue such letters. But ignoring an agency notice or request is typically not a good tactic, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 9, 2025

‘Very mid-90s’: HR professionals offer mixed reactions to SHRM swapping ‘Inclusion’ for ‘Blueprint’

The majority of HR practitioners, however, seemed to view SHRM’s shift as misguided.

By Caroline Colvin • Updated July 8, 2025

SHRM president calls for HR to ‘rise above’ the storm

Johnny C. Taylor addressed SHRM's decision to drop “equity” from its policy platform, saying it was to protect the organization and HR professionals from a “Category 5 hurricane” headed their way.

By Emilie Shumway • July 1, 2025

An employer’s guide to navigating cultural flash points around autism

Employers should take steps to minimize legal risk while supporting all members of the workforce, write two Seyfarth Shaw attorneys.

By Dawn Solowey and Sam Schwartz-Fenwick • June 30, 2025

SHRM rebrands Inclusion conference, citing evolving DEI landscape

The fall conference will still feature inclusion content but will add “deeper rigor, sharper guidance, and legal foresight,” the organization told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • June 27, 2025

In June 2025, Pride Month squeaks by

In an era of increasing DEI scrutiny, celebrating Pride becomes all the more tricky — and according to some, all the more needed.

By Caroline Colvin • June 25, 2025

48% of creatives identify as neurodivergent: Here’s what the numbers say

Only 18% of neurodivergent creative industry professionals request accommodations at work, per research from Understood, Havas and the 4As.

By Sara Karlovitch • June 20, 2025

Are employers still sponsoring Pride this year?

Employers have long celebrated in June with corporate-funded banners for ERGs to carry in parades, branded swag for employees and more.

By Caroline Colvin • June 18, 2025

Ex-Real Brokerage CFO alleges pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit

The company manufactured an audit as grounds for the plaintiff’s termination to "clear the way for her less qualified and unencumbered male successor," the suit alleges.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 12, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: A third of workplace injuries happen to first-year employees

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many weeks a major bank is letting employees work remotely.

By Ginger Christ • June 12, 2025

Discount store Ollie’s can’t dodge lawsuit for quid pro quo sexual harassment scheduling scheme

The plaintiff alleged gender and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation.

By Caroline Colvin • Updated June 25, 2025

4 ways to ensure employees feel supported during Pride Month

Don’t mistake a rainbow logo for impact, writes Jimmy Whitley, general manager and director of marketing at Staybridge Suites, Cedar Park - Austin North.

By Jimmy Whitley • June 11, 2025

LGBTQ+ groups prevail in challenge to Trump executive orders

The executive branch “cannot weaponize Congressionally appropriated funds to single out protected communities,” a U.S. district court judge wrote.

By Emilie Shumway • June 10, 2025

Michigan representative introduces proposal to explicitly ban antisemitism

A Democratic lawmaker introduced legislation on June 4 to crack down on antisemitism, including at work.

By Caroline Colvin • June 9, 2025

How should construction companies handle DEI under Trump?

Given the president’s order targeting “illegal” equity programs, firms need to prepare for challenges from both the government and workers, writes an employment attorney.

By Neil C. Schur • June 9, 2025

Marketing executive alleges he faced retaliation for defending pregnant workers

The plaintiff claimed he was fired after corroborating anti-pregnancy statements made by the company’s president.

By Caroline Colvin • June 6, 2025