Are workers quitting due to racism? Studies suggest a tipping point

Subtle racism and exclusion in the workplace are key reasons for BIPOC attrition, multiple studies show.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 30, 2023

Mattel’s DEI leader on how ‘Barbie’ movie marks nearly 80 years of representation

The company behind the blockbuster film is still on a long cultural journey, but it has made progress, Global Head of DEI Mason Williams told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 28, 2023

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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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4 in 10 HR pros say DEI progress is a measurable objective for their leaders

However, only a third of companies surveyed have a DEI budget, and less than half have a leader designated to DEI, according to Salary.com.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 25, 2023

Pay transparency can narrow the gender pay gap — but may not close it

“Some people still deny that gender even matters in negotiations,” one researcher said. And while it apparently does, “it’s not the end all, be all.”

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 23, 2023

Lack of equity in compensation, advancement may curtail employers’ DEI strategies

HR leaders and employees don’t see eye-to-eye on pay transparency and career growth at their organizations, according to a HireVue report.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 22, 2023

Turn RTO into ROI: Hybrid work wins

Leading workplace studies uncover greater financial performance and a more engaged workforce for companies with hybrid work models.

Aug. 21, 2023

EEOC alleges Olive Garden asked illegal questions during a job interview

A general manager at a Pennsylvania Olive Garden allegedly asked a candidate questions about his disability, then refused to hire him based on that information.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 17, 2023

Employers that announced abortion benefits saw more clicks on job postings

The data generally speaks to how gender and politics affect employers, particularly regarding retention and recruiting, according to Indeed and Glassdoor.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 16, 2023

Federal court dismisses suit that targeted Starbucks’ DEI policies

The complaint alleged the coffee chain’s diverse hiring practices constituted discrimination against White people.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 15, 2023

Despite DEI progress, most nonprofit staffs don’t look like their communities

Organizations have an “urgent need for a well-defined strategy, sufficient resources and a dedicated budget,” a report says.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 11, 2023

Why supporting breastfeeding at work is a DEI and compliance issue

HR Dive has gathered stories about recent compliance changes regarding breastfeeding at work. Here's insight as to how employers can change their cultures to make breastfeeding more possible.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 9, 2023

EEOC alleges staffing firm recruited based on race, seeks class members

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is looking for workers who applied for a job with BaronHR and could be members of a class-action lawsuit.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 8, 2023

Black UPS worker denied appeal to racial discrimination overtime suit

The court ultimately ruled that there weren’t enough specific examples of “severe and pervasive harassment.”

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 4, 2023

Starbucks re-ups commitment to military talent

The coffee company seeks to smooth out the relocation woes of military families, and provide increased mental health support for veteran workers.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 2, 2023

Black workers report more barriers to mental health support

“It is vital that companies continue to break down stigma and prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion,” The Hartford’s chair and CEO said in a statement.

By Kate Tornone • July 31, 2023

EEOC: Employers must ensure AI tools are accessible for workers with visual disabilities

New guidance advises employers on how to offer reasonable accommodations for workers with visual impairments when using new technologies like AI.

By Ginger Christ • July 27, 2023

Boards lack needed data, tools to advance workplace equity

Several metrics could better guide board-level action on equity goals, a new report indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • July 26, 2023

Employees, leaders and customers must work together to maximize global DEI strategies

Developing a strategy that can reach underrepresented communities from all over the globe is no easy feat, writes LaDavia Drane, global head of ID&E at Amazon Web Services.

By LaDavia Drane • July 24, 2023

Court: Case alleging senior facility let residents racially harass staff may move forward

The EEOC is known to flag companies where customers or patients are permitted to harass workers.

By Ginger Christ • July 19, 2023

Negative gender stereotypes persist at work, survey shows

About 2 in 5 gender noncomforming workers say they’ve been told they make their colleagues uncomfortable due to their gender identity, Coqual found.

By Carolyn Crist • July 19, 2023

How incomplete benefits packages ‘rob’ workplaces of talent

A potentially underrated benefits strategy: Employers can identify which factors are driving women from the workforce and seek to retain them accordingly.

By Caroline Colvin • July 18, 2023

How to audit AI tools for bias

HR pros not only have emerging AI regulations to consider, they also have an ethical responsibility to audit for bias, writes Rachael Brassey of PA Consulting.

By Rachael Brassey • July 17, 2023

GOP leaders warn companies against race-conscious practices in light of Supreme Court ruling

Attorneys general called race-conscious hiring and promotions "overt and pervasive racial discrimination" in a letter to Fortune 100 CEOs.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 17, 2023

Embrace age diversity for a knowledgeable, innovative workforce

Age discrimination continues to cast a shadow over the workplace, hindering the full potential of older workers, writes Nancy Hammervik, chief solutions officer at CompTIA. 

By Nancy Hammervik • July 17, 2023

Economy stymies tech diversity growth, survey finds

While most tech leaders say their DEI efforts are working, 60% still struggle to retain workers from underrepresented groups, a new survey found.

By Ginger Christ • July 14, 2023