Diversity & Inclusion
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Employers shouldn’t abandon diversity efforts, SHRM says
In a Friday media briefing, SHRM executive Emily Dickens highlighted the importance of compliance as President Donald Trump comes after DEI.
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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1 in 8 companies say they plan to weaken DEI commitments in 2025
More than half of managers said DEI initiatives were implemented primarily for public relations purposes, Resume.org found.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 24, 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.
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While Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders pile up, JPMorgan Chase CEO doesn’t flinch
In response to activists’ anti-DEI efforts against his company, the CEO said to “bring them on.”
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Trump orders agencies to target private-sector DEI
In a Tuesday executive order, President Trump asked members of his administration to develop a strategic enforcement plan to deter “illegal” DEI programs and principles.
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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EEOC goes after its first subpoena enforcement action under the PWFA
Assuring “expeditious investigation” of all charges, but especially those that fall under a new law like the PWFA, is a priority, an EEOC district director said.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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‘The binary nature of sex’: Trump launches attack on trans workers via executive orders
In two executive orders, President Donald Trump seeks to reset the narrative on gender — including at work.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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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 Ryan Golden • 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 Caroline Colvin • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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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 Ginger Christ • 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.
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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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OpinionHow 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 Caroline Colvin • 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 Ginger Christ • 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 Kathryn Moody • 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 Caroline Colvin • 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 Ginger Christ • 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 Caroline Colvin • 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 Kathryn Moody • 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
