Diversity & Inclusion

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    Trump executive orders torch Biden’s DEI initiatives

    The 47th president promptly axed federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs after repeatedly promising to do so on the campaign trail.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    ‘Inappropriate’ micromanaging: Apple pushes back on anti-DEI proposal

    In a proxy filing ahead of the annual 2025 shareholders meeting, a conservative think tank asked Apple to cut back on DEI.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    A deep dive into DEI

    Staying thoughtful and engaged regarding DEI topics — as well as listening to employees — can help employers meet goals and retain people.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Meta joins chorus of DEI rollbacks, cutting roles and programs

    The tech and social media giant ended a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives last week, including its supplier diversity program.

    By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 14, 2025
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    This week in 5 numbers: Workers see minimal annual leave as a red flag

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on which artificial intelligence skills are growing in demand and which are not.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Is 2025 the year DEI defines itself?

    Two executives predict what 2025 holds for diversity, equity and inclusion trends.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Did Costco just reset the narrative around DEI?

    In contrast to a slew of companies, the warehouse retailer has forcefully rejected an anti-DEI shareholder proposal as bad for business.

    By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2025
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    How DHL manages a multigenerational workforce

    It’s important to have an open dialogue to ensure that individual needs are heard, writes Lindsay Bridges, global head of HR for DHL Supply Chain.

    By Lindsay Bridges • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Idaho education board bans DEI across state’s 4-year colleges

    Some of the affected colleges had already moved to wind down their diversity, equity and inclusion centers ahead of the unanimous vote.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 19, 2024
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    How the corporate DEI rollbacks unfolded in 2024

    This year was a whirlwind as John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Walmart and other major companies announced shifts in their DEI policies.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Appeals court rejects Nasdaq effort to boost director diversity

    The 5th Circuit found that the Securities Exchange Act doesn’t allow a stock exchange to require listed companies to report directors’ racial and gender identities.

    By Justin Bachman • Dec. 13, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: RTO driven by office leases

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of workers who say diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives matter to them personally.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Workers say DEI initiatives aren’t that important to them personally

    Thoughts are split when asked to identify the most important DEI initiative at work, with many saying equal opportunity for promotion is key.

    By • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Teacher diversity lags behind rate in broader workforce

    The gap is raising concerns that people of color are opting out of careers in education, a Natonal Council on Teacher Quality report suggests.

    By Anna Merod • Dec. 11, 2024
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    Southwest disputes reports its DEI program violated the law

    The advocacy group claimed it was a “victory,” but the DOL letter indicated no wrongdoing. Southwest said it “will continue to recruit, hire, and retain" a diverse workforce while being compliant.

    By • Dec. 9, 2024
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    University of Michigan will no longer solicit diversity statements from faculty

    Before the policy shift, individual academic units could decide if they required such statements for hiring, promotion or tenure considerations.

    By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 6, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: Workers are not getting promoted

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including millions of dollars in raises reversed as a result of the U.S. Department of Labor’s new overtime rule being overturned.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Court blocks Target’s attempt to move, dismiss DEI-related shareholder suit

    The lawsuit argued that Target’s “DEI/ESG mandates” had a “known risk of adverse customer reactions,” and should have therefore been disclosed in investor statements.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation

    Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Racial diversity falling among new corporate directors: Conference Board

    The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering recommending a rule requiring companies to disclose more about diversity on their boards.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 3, 2024
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    As the new year looms, reflecting on DEI in 2024

    This summer marked an era of diversity and inclusion programming rollbacks. Now in Q4, HR and DEI practitioners are grappling with the fallout.

    By • Dec. 3, 2024
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    How HR can support Native American workers this month — and all year long

    Here’s how EEOC is helping employers, on tribal lands and off of them, prevent harassment and discrimination.

    By • Nov. 27, 2024
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    DOL: The cost of child care is more than rent in some U.S. counties

    In most counties, child care prices were high relative to family income, potentially pricing many families out of paid child care, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 26, 2024
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    Walmart DEI gives up the ghost, giving way to ‘belonging’

    A cultural moment all but forced employers to pivot to DEI in 2020. If the retailer's decision demonstrates anything, it is how far the pendulum has swung since then.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024
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    The 10 best companies for women in 2024, according to Fairygodboss

    The organization scored anonymous company reviews and answers to questions about gender equality, culture and overall job satisfaction to determine its list of best companies.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024
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    SHRM Foundation launches partnership with Clarvida to promote inclusive hiring

    Companies and HR pros can join the initiative to offer structured career opportunities for untapped talent hires, SHRM said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 26, 2024