Diversity & Inclusion: Page 29
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Why a shift in hiring tactics may boost DEI measures in 2021
Democratizing access to good jobs will benefit employees and their communities, experts said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 3, 2021 -
Even minimal gender bias in hiring can cost employers, study shows
Productivity suffers when employers make poor hiring decisions, research from Oregon State University revealed.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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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.
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Major US companies join global coalition for racial justice in business
Tech companies including Facebook, Google and Microsoft have joined the World Economic Forum's initiative addressing "anti-Blackness" in the workplace.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Transparency in gender equity reporting on the rise, Bloomberg index finds
Amid the pandemic and heightened calls for social justice in 2020, many companies affirmed commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 1, 2021 -
The pandemic puts women's careers in crisis. How can employers help?
Many of the factors that cause women to be disproportionately affected are outside of their control, the CEO of Advancing Women in Product said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Biden revokes Trump's order limiting diversity training
The president also called on agencies to pursue racial equity by addressing systemic barriers and prioritizing equal access.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Biden orders feds to review anti-discrimination regs, emphasizing LGBT protections
President Joe Biden's move to strengthen LGBT worker rights in his first hours as president marks a sea change from the preceding administration.
By Ryan Golden , Katie Clarey • Jan. 21, 2021 -
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Column // Talent TextbookThe Talent Textbook: As Biden shatters precedent in Washington, ageism persists throughout US
"Even if older people brave the elevated risks to apply for jobs, they may face even more age discrimination," a National Bureau of Economic Research report found.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Workplace D&I in 2021 will keep external community in mind
There may be more coordination between DEI practitioners and corporate social responsibility teams, according to industry experts.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Harvard Business School partners on initiative to build 'pipeline of Black corporate talent'
It can be challenging to enable diverse leadership, sources previously told HR Dive, in part because underrepresented groups often are not mentored or sponsored.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2021 -
OpinionMovements that matter: Focusing on anti-racism and Black experiences in the workplace
The "experiences of Black professionals may feature distinct complexities even as the entire workforce is navigating unprecedented, challenging conditions," an EY leader writes.
By Maya Smallwood • Jan. 6, 2021 -
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Pay transparency can address gender wage gap better than alternatives, study finds
A working paper from NBER suggests institutional elements play a greater role in the gender wage gap than the behavior of individual female job candidates.
By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 6, 2021 -
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Court temporarily lifts Trump's diversity training limits on contractors
The order prohibited the teaching of certain concepts the administration deemed "divisive."
By Kate Tornone , Kathryn Moody • Dec. 23, 2020 -
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Yelp transfers $10M in cash reserves to Black-owned banks
The announcement was paired with the company's latest D&I report, which recorded a "positive impact" for underrepresented groups, Yelp said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 23, 2020 -
Employers plan to tie executive pay to D&I, climate initiatives, survey shows
The Willis Towers Watson research suggests a majority of companies are taking action in this space.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 22, 2020 -
'This isn't a pipeline issue': Diverse, inclusive IT wanes with tenure
IT training and education programs lean into diverse recruitment and retention. Company culture lacking inclusion pushes hires out.
By Katie Malone • Dec. 22, 2020 -
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10 diversity and inclusion stories that shaped 2020
This year, employers were called to respond to protests for racial justice amid a pandemic that disproportionately affected women and nonwhite workers.
Dec. 22, 2020 -
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Best Buy commits $44M to diverse hiring, community engagement
By 2025, the retailer said it seeks to fill 1 in 3 new, non-hourly corporate positions with candidates who are Black, Indigenous and people of color.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Can impact hiring diversify entry-level talent pools?
The purpose of impact hiring "is really working to open up new pipelines of talent, more diverse pipelines of talent," a Generation USA manager said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 16, 2020 -
Hispanic professional group launches multicultural leadership program
With corporate partners Edelman and Barilla, The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement created the leadership development initiative to tackle diversity in the management ranks.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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OpinionWhy employers may need to treat people differently to achieve workplace equity
Equality matters, but equity "is not a one-size-fit-all approach," Scott Cawood, CEO at WorldatWork, writes.
By Scott Cawood • Dec. 9, 2020 -
Adobe reveals unadjusted median gender pay gap for the first time
The figure is "a tougher and more revealing standard" in assessing equal opportunity, according to Arjuna Capital.
By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Company of the Year: TIAA
The organization rose to meet the nationwide challenges of 2020 with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and employee engagement.
By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
The HR Dive Awards for 2020
In tackling a pandemic and widespread social unrest, these companies and executives displayed HR leadership in a time of crisis.
By HR Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Rite Aid hires first VP of diversity, equity and inclusion
"I believe it is important to go beyond rhetoric and strive for measurable progress," Texanna Reeves said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 8, 2020
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