Diversity & Inclusion: Page 13
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Q&A
How to root out workplace toxicity for women, according to an MIT researcher
Even at its most unpleasant, a toxic workplace is not beyond improvement, Charlie Sull says.
By Emilie Shumway • March 27, 2023 -
Activision Blizzard plots a DEI comeback
The company gave its first update as it works to distance itself from accusations of a toxic culture.
By Kathryn Moody • March 27, 2023 -
Trendline
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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Pay equity may matter more than pay rate, Bersin report says
“While most companies know they must increase pay during times of inflation, they do not understand the problems they create when people feel the system is unfair,” Josh Bersin said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 22, 2023 -
Eli Lilly cannot exclude DEI proposal requested by shareholders from proxy statement, SEC says
The request “transcends ordinary business matters because it raises human capital management issues with a broad societal impact,” the SEC said.
By Emilie Shumway • March 15, 2023 -
LinkedIn Recruiter needs a ‘nutrition label,’ researchers say
Recruiting tools that use AI need more transparency, a new study found.
By Ginger Christ • March 15, 2023 -
‘We’re already there’: Union Pacific reports pay parity, diverse board
Women, however, make up a small part of the railroad’s workforce. It has committed to doubling representation to 11% by 2030.
By Carolyn Crist • March 15, 2023 -
Glassdoor ‘equity X-ray’ captures employee experience gaps
Economists at Glassdoor are highlighting a fresh way to think about inclusion and belonging.
By Caroline Colvin • March 9, 2023 -
Opinion
Why the metaverse may be a massive opportunity to get DEI right
It is critical to prioritize diversity in the metaverse from the earliest development phases, Anu Puvvada of KPMG writes.
By Anu Puvvada • March 8, 2023 -
The number of women in technical roles is dropping
The lack of women throughout the tech talent pipeline shows the responsibility to diversify the workforce spans beyond the recruitment stage.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 8, 2023 -
How one bot’s crusade to expose the UK gender pay gap went viral
Using government-reported employer pay data in the UK, Francesca Lawson and Ali Fensome’s Gender Pay Gap App is riling up the internet.
By Caroline Colvin • March 7, 2023 -
Texas governor’s DEI ban neutralizes higher ed diverse recruiting efforts
The domino effect of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s DEI ban is in full tilt.
By Caroline Colvin • March 7, 2023 -
Q&A
How Randstad’s chief equity officer blazed a trail in the staffing industry
“Divisiveness is silencing a whole generation of people,” Audra Jenkins of Randstad said. “History has shown us that doesn’t work very well.”
By Jen A. Miller • March 7, 2023 -
EEOC’s Jocelyn Samuels explains how PWFA fills in gaps
At her SHRM session on the Biden administration’s priorities for the EEOC, Vice Chair Samuels set the record straight.
By Caroline Colvin • March 6, 2023 -
What does antisemitic discrimination look like at work?
It includes appearance bias and so-called “jokes.”
By Caroline Colvin • March 2, 2023 -
For Black workers, it’s harder to land a tech job and advance
There is no shortcut to an inclusive culture, Info-Tech Research Group found, but businesses can deploy strategies to foster diversity and support workers.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 2, 2023 -
ESG is here to stay, Seyfarth report concludes
DEI reporting and board-level oversight of human capital issues have increased.
By Carolyn Crist • March 2, 2023 -
Major League Soccer aims to diversify pipeline with development program
The invite-only initiative offers networking and development for potential new hires.
By Carolyn Crist • March 1, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Antisemitism at work: How the face of hate is changing
The SHRM speaker explained how antisemitism these days tends to manifest as conspiracy theories and history denial.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 28, 2023 -
Quiet Black History Month ‘a warning sign,’ DEI pros say
Black professionals worry that a quiet Black History Month is indicative of a growing apathy.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 27, 2023 -
Florida bill would require some employers to cover detransition care
Dubbed the “Reverse Woke Act,” the proposed law would pertain to companies that cover treatment for gender dysphoria — and apply beyond employment.
By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 24, 2023 -
Biden’s DEI executive order aims to set the tone for 2023
The executive order, published Wednesday, mandates that each government agency create an “equity team” and also establishes a DEI steering committee.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 23, 2023 -
Could pay equity going ‘mainstream’ help close the racial pay gap?
Those in the industry say pay equity is gaining ground thanks to a push for pay transparency.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 23, 2023 -
HR plays delicate role in sustaining ERGs beyond Black History Month
A new report from McLean & Co. lays out a three-step process to help HR professionals balance their role in supporting ERGs without overtaking employee efforts.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 23, 2023 -
Two-thirds of Black women change their hair for job interviews, even as CROWN Act support grows
Minnesota is the latest state to pass a law prohibiting hair-based discrimination.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 22, 2023 -
Deep Dive
DEI isn’t dead. It’s just evolving, experts say.
Two practitioners made sense of the less-than-stellar 2023 DEI outlook and offered HR tools to adapt.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 22, 2023