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Building diverse teams: How to overcome the 3 most common barriers
Find out how to overcome three critical challenges executives face in pursuit of building more diverse teams.
May 28, 2024 -
6 stories on how DEI leaders are holding organizations accountable
While compensation plays a big role, it is not the only lever that organizations can pull to keep leaders accountable for DEI progress.
By Kathryn Moody • May 22, 2024 -
3 ways to make DEI training stick, according to a global DEI exec
Here’s how to make corporate diversity training really work.
By Caroline Colvin • May 21, 2024 -
Making space: How employers are complying with the PUMP Act, one year later
Pumping at work can be a burden for employees. Here’s how companies are easing the load — and going beyond the bare minimum.
By Caroline Colvin • May 17, 2024 -
Former Miss USA alleges toxic workplace under current president
Noelia Voigt resigned May 6 amid growing controversy at the organization, highlighting the cascading effects of toxic leadership.
By Caroline Colvin • May 16, 2024 -
AAPI month highlights inequalities in the workplace
From not feeling safe to speak out at work to facing supervisor bias to not landing roles on corporate boards, AAPI workers face a number of hurdles in the workplace.
By Ginger Christ • May 15, 2024 -
Red Hat’s DEI program was discriminatory, lawsuit says
A senior manager says he was fired for being White and male and was retaliated against for his merit-based hiring advocacy.
By Robert Freedman • May 14, 2024 -
ERGs can address innovation and talent development, report advises
But employers must remove barriers that can keep ERGs from reaching their full potential, according to an analysis by Great Place to Work.
By Laurel Kalser • May 9, 2024 -
More companies are tying ESG metrics to executive compensation: WTW
Despite political blowback in the U.S., companies are increasingly incorporating ESG metrics into performance measures, according to the insurance services provider.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 9, 2024 -
How GoDaddy’s head of sustainability approaches DEI
Kami Hoskins presents a case study of how pay parity and representation — the “E” and “D” in DEI — can be key objectives in sustainability work.
By Caroline Colvin • May 8, 2024 -
Job security, work-life balance remain biggest challenges for women in revenue-generating roles
Women reported fewer promotions and fewer salary increases amid a tightening economy and slashed budgets.
By Carolyn Crist • May 8, 2024 -
Federal CROWN Act to ban hair discrimination reintroduced in Congress
The Senate blocked the bill in 2019 and 2022. Here’s what CROWN Act 2024 sponsors seek to do with this proposed federal legislation.
By Caroline Colvin • May 7, 2024 -
Georgia retirement community to shell out $78,000 for age, disability discrimination
Along with paying the fired receptionist monetary relief, Covenant Woods must stand up an anti-discrimination training program.
By Caroline Colvin • May 2, 2024 -
Identity of HR 2024
No longer ‘en vogue’? What to do when DEI has fallen out of favor
For those committed to nonhostile work environments, the task of centering inclusion and belonging has become more difficult. Here’s how to get DEI back on track at your organization.
By Caroline Colvin • May 1, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Second chance hiring can bridge labor gaps, break employment barriers
Although some companies say they initially hire formerly incarcerated individuals to overcome a labor shortage, these programs can lead to less employee churn, lower recidivism and life-changing impact, advocates say.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2024 -
DHL will pay $8.7M to settle allegations it gave Black workers more dangerous assignments
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed 60 years ago this July; “Some employers still fail to get the message," the EEOC chair said in a statement.
By Caroline Colvin • April 25, 2024 -
What are Gen Z’s workplace ‘roadblocks’?
Employers complain about Gen Z’s job expectations, yet few offer training and development opportunities, experts say.
By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Why aren’t more women joining automotive manufacturing?
As gender diversity remains an industry challenge, experts say companies can help tackle the problem by expanding child care options and prioritizing career development and mentorship.
By Megan Ruggles • April 19, 2024 -
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Sheetz unlawfully rejected Indigenous, Black candidates due to criminal records, EEOC alleges
The candidates experienced a “significant disparate impact” from Sheetz’ criminal justice history probe, the agency argued.
By Caroline Colvin • Updated April 19, 2024 -
Hispanic, Latino and Latina employees report pressure to assimilate at work
Gender and skin color also play into pay inequities, a survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • April 18, 2024 -
SCOTUS: Employees do not need to prove ‘significant’ harm in discriminatory transfer claims
The justices’ ruling settles a divide among federal circuit courts on how to interpret Title VII.
By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2024 -
4 tips for second-chance hiring
Employing inclusive HR practices and working with community partners can help businesses looking to hire formerly incarcerated individuals, experts said.
By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2024 -
Men disproportionately benefit from on-site work, says Lean In
One executive weighs in on return-to-office pros and cons across gender lines, as well as on proximity bias.
By Caroline Colvin • April 16, 2024 -
Centralized HR can reduce racism in hiring, study shows
Researchers submitted 84,000 applications using racially distinctive names and found that racism was more prevalent when callbacks came from individual hiring managers and local stores.
By Carolyn Crist • April 15, 2024 -
Column // Employee Experience
Why Torani hasn’t had layoffs in 99 years, in the CEO’s own words
CEO Melanie Dulbecco spoke to HR Dive about the benefits of a people-focused workplace, from inclusion and belonging to “career mixology.”
By Caroline Colvin • April 12, 2024