Wells Fargo pauses policy mandating diverse interview slates

The bank will review, then relaunch in July, its policy requiring at least half of candidates interviewed for jobs paying $100,000 be women, non-White or disadvantaged, CEO Charlie Scharf wrote Monday.

By Dan Ennis • June 7, 2022

McDonald's hosts boot camp to diversify marketing talent pipeline

Participants will operate a pop-up marketing agency and have the opportunity to interview for positions with Wieden + Kennedy and The Golin Group.

By Chris Kelly • June 7, 2022

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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

3 ways to mark Juneteenth — without cultural appropriation

Business leaders can reinforce existing organizational DEI and ESG initiatives, the director of African American and African diaspora studies at American University suggested.

By Carla Bell • June 1, 2022

Combining DEI with learning, Microsoft opens TechSpark hub in Mississippi

The initiative reflects Microsoft's emerging modus operandi as a company that seeks equity through L&D.  

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2022

How to support AAPI women year-round

Employers can also show solidarity by funding bystander training against harassment.

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2022

Waters and Brown urge SEC to disclose demographic data to investors

"To be effective, disclosures should include corporate board, executive leadership and workforce diversity data," the congresswoman and senator wrote.

By Emilie Shumway • May 31, 2022

Are workers with visual and hearing disabilities included in your office reopening plan?

Video conferencing and other technologies form an important part of return-to-office strategies, but they may not always be accessible for all applicants or employees.

By Ryan Golden • May 31, 2022

McDonald's stockholders vote for independent civil rights audit

The proposal for an independent civil rights audit — which goes against the company's recommendation — won a 52% to 47% vote.

By Alicia Kelso • May 27, 2022

Punching out: The dire state of worker mental health

"It's important that employers do not view mental health as a check-the-box exercise when approaching solutions," said SAP's Megan Smith.

By Carla Bell • May 25, 2022

How one brewery prioritizes early, ongoing learning for its gang-affiliated workforce

"There's no blueprint for what we're doing," said TRU Colors Chief People Officer Khalilah Olokunola.

By Carla Bell • May 24, 2022

Subway shop's $30K settlement highlights duty to accommodate autism

The EEOC alleged the franchisee failed to provide requested accommodations for a new hire with autism and then fired him after four shifts.

By Laurel Kalser • May 24, 2022

Federal workforce participation rate of people with disabilities is increasing, EEOC report finds

However, the rate still falls below the government's goal of 12%. 

By Emilie Shumway • May 23, 2022

The secret is in the (hot fudge) sauce

To compete in the race for critical talent, focus on your employees' wellbeing to enhance your employee value proposition.

May 23, 2022

Netflix addresses content that runs counter to employees' personal values

The company cautioned applicants that if they did not wish to work on productions they perceived to be harmful, "Netflix may not be the best place for you."

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2022

The Stop WOKE Act may put a 'strategic pause' on DEI efforts

If the controversial legislation goes into effect as written, it will dampen and in some instances end employer efforts to foster growth.

By Katie Clarey • May 17, 2022

Birthday party panic: On managing anxiety in the workplace

In a story that went viral, an employer recently learned an expensive lesson after allegedly ignoring a worker's anxiety disorder.

By Emilie Shumway • May 16, 2022

5 ways employers can deliver diabetes- and obesity-related care without stigma

BIPOC workers experience obesity and diabetes in disproportionate numbers, the Northeast Business Group on Health noted, making benefits related to those conditions a D&I issue.

By Emilie Shumway • May 12, 2022

Accenture, Mastercard top employer diversity list

DiversityInc's focus on leadership accountability highlights a growing trend in D&I.

By Kate Tornone • May 11, 2022

LinkedIn's $1.8M agreement with DOL settles charges of gender pay bias

After accounting for legitimate factors, a routine investigation by the OFCCP determined that the women were paid at a "statistically significant lower rate" than their male counterparts. LinkedIn disagreed.

By Laurel Kalser • May 11, 2022

The pandemic hit workers with disabilities hard. Could apprenticeships help?

A two-year pilot program in Orange County, California, aims to be an example for employers.

By Ryan Golden • May 10, 2022

What's holding women back from C-suite roles in tech?

Societal trends worked against women in tech, as they disproportionately left the workplace, one executive said.

By Barbara DeLollis • May 9, 2022

Appointment of women to Fortune 500 boards hits record high

Boards have made strides toward greater diversity but still do not sufficiently represent some racial and ethnic groups, Heidrick & Struggles said.

By Jim Tyson • May 6, 2022

Despite hurry to hire, employers overlook workers with resume gaps

Caregivers, older workers, workers with disabilities and workers with criminal backgrounds each bring unique skills but face barriers to opportunity.

By Ryan Golden • May 4, 2022

How one employer is helping caregivers, 2 years into the pandemic

Traliant VP of HR Maggie Smith uses employee surveys to build scalable solutions for parents and other caregivers.

By Katie Clarey • May 3, 2022

How employers can set up immigrant and refugee hires for success

ESL classes and mentorship programs with bilingual workers can help immigrant workers find their footing.

By Caroline Colvin • May 3, 2022