Judge puts the brakes on Florida’s Stop WOKE Act

The law contains terms so vague that employers and other parties could not determine what speech it prohibits, plaintiffs alleged.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2022

7 stories on nonbinary worker inclusion

HR can consider the gaps that exist in helping nonbinary individuals self-identify and can work to address their needs.

Aug. 17, 2022

Mailbag: How do you fill out the EEO-1 form for a nonbinary worker?

“We don’t have to overcomplicate things for the people. We’re trying to amplify their voice,” McLean’s HR lead told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 16, 2022

How employers can support sober employees this holiday season

Not everyone can participate in alcohol-infused merrymaking.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 15, 2022

Why reverse mentoring is important in a recession

From tech skills to cultural awareness, reverse mentoring is giving older workers the necessary tools to succeed.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 10, 2022

Employers narrow gap between DEI intention and action, survey says

DEI initiatives are now present at all Fortune 100 companies — a direct reflection of the commitment more companies are making regarding DEI issues.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 5, 2022

Nike to release DEI pay data following board pressure

Investors reportedly were concerned Nike might be seen as inconsistent in its external marketing image and its internal policies and practices.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 4, 2022

Identity questions are tricky. What approach is best?

It’s crucial to solidify the “why,” a lead researcher at McLean & Co. told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 3, 2022

EEOC to hold listening session in Buffalo months after mass shooting

The event will focus on how the agency can address racial and economic justice during the next five years, according to a statement.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 2, 2022

Wells Fargo to restart updated diverse hiring policy

The bank aims to improve hiring of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as women, but the original policy faced major criticism.

By Dan Ennis • Aug. 2, 2022

Citrix VP on how disability inclusion transcends health insurance

With its Mental Health First Aiders program, Citrix encourages employees to care for their own mental health and guide their peers toward professional support.

By Caroline Colvin • July 29, 2022

Grocery is one of the biggest, oldest industries. How is it delivering on DEI?

Grocery may be a case study for hefty ideological overhauls.

By Caroline Colvin • July 27, 2022

Mentorship and sponsorship boost D&I initiatives at FedEx, Edward Jones

Sponsorship relationships go a bit farther than mentor-mentee relationships in that sponsors act as “impression managers” for their proteges, said Amy Manning, HR director at FedEx Services.

By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2022

Twitter showcases diversity efforts amid Elon Musk tension

White men continue to be in the majority at Twitter, but DEI leadership aims to shift the tide.

By Caroline Colvin • July 26, 2022

The Great Resignation narrative ignores the Black experience in America

With a recession on the horizon, Black workers’ employment prospects are about to go from bad to worse, writes Michael Collins, a VP at Jobs for the Future.

By Michael Collins • July 25, 2022

Disability Equality Index shows uptick in CEOs with disabilities

Employers have recognized that wellness resources are a form of disability affirmation, the report noted.

By Caroline Colvin • July 25, 2022

Whole-person safety — why HR leaders should expand the idea of workplace safety

Whole-person safety considers all aspects of an employee when it comes to creating a safe and productive work environment.

July 25, 2022

LinkedIn messages are recruiters' top choice for connecting with candidates

Recruiters are scrambling to fill talent gaps, while desirable candidates often have multiple job offers and the ability to choose an employment brand that best suits them.

By Laurel Kalser • July 22, 2022

Once neglected, DEI initiatives now present at all Fortune 100 companies

Corporate leaders appear to be increasingly on board with equity and inclusion work — beyond the business case.

By Caroline Colvin • July 20, 2022

How ERGs can support Asian employees amid racial violence

During the pandemic, people’s personal and professional lives started to mesh together. For Asian workers, this line-blurring wasn’t just a matter of work-life balance, but of racial trauma.

By Caroline Colvin • July 20, 2022

Judge halts Biden admin LGBTQ guidance, including EEOC document

The aftermath of the injunction brought insight into the partisan divide within EEOC over the issue of Title VII’s LGBTQ protections.

By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2022

'It's time we thrive': Report urges a model of DEI that centers Black women

Outside the workplace is where Black women thrive and experience lives full of meaning, community and joy, and they “deserve the same at work,” according to the report. “Everyone does.”

By Carla Bell • July 13, 2022

Why one DEI pro says class background should get more attention

“When we focus on class, we get to equity,” CJ Gross, founder of DEI firm Ascension Worldwide, told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • July 11, 2022

Cannabis HR is a new frontier. What should it look like?

With an emphasis on DEI and workplace safety, cannabis companies need HR professionals.

By Caroline Colvin • July 11, 2022

What employers need to know about disability at work

July is Disability Pride Month. While the ADA is 32 years old this year, progress for workers with disabilities has taken time.

July 8, 2022