Deloitte: LGBTQ inclusion ROI goes beyond the bottom line

The study charted the daily organizational realities of 600 LGBTQ survey takers across 12 countries and a range of industries.

By Caroline Colvin • June 22, 2022

'Accessibility is a journey': A DEI expert on disability rights

Employers can wait for a worker to request reasonable accommodation under the ADA, but Kelly Hermann asks: Why not be accommodating from the start?

By Caroline Colvin • June 22, 2022

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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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Hybrid Health: Where this SHRM LGBTQ inclusion session fell short

Amid ongoing debate about nonbinary inclusion, DEI practice lead Tara Taylor’s suggestions regarding EEO-1 reporting missed the mark.

By Caroline Colvin • June 21, 2022

Clash between LGBTQ, religious rights may require focus on accommodation

This issue is coming to employers if it has not already arrived, attorney Kelly Dobbs Bunting said during a SHRM22 presentation.

By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2022

A guide to LGBTQ terms for the workplace

Drawing from a DEI expert, past reporting and the nation’s leading queer advocacy groups, HR Dive compiled LGBTQ terminology that HR managers need to know.

By Caroline Colvin • June 15, 2022

Why and how to move past the DEI 'business case'

Here’s how to embrace “the moral case,” along with DEI lessons from Marvel Comics.

By Caroline Colvin • June 14, 2022

Juneteenth beyond a day off: How to celebrate year-round

Two Black business leaders make the case for diverse hiring as the ultimate celebration of African American slavery’s abolition.

By Caroline Colvin • June 9, 2022

How one CEO's background in ethics informs her leadership style

For Articulate CEO Lucy Suros, who recently gave employees a $4,500 bonus to offset inflation, employee happiness and business success go hand in hand.

By Emilie Shumway • June 9, 2022

Subpar DEI efforts threaten retention, survey finds

Diversity and inclusion strategies should include accountability measures, sources have told HR Dive.

By Kate Tornone • June 8, 2022

Neurodiverse workers bring 'in-demand perspectives' to tech

Disability inclusion can help employers address supply chain issues, business leaders said.

By Caroline Colvin • June 8, 2022

Colorado becomes 7th state with a 'clean slate' law

Supporters say the legislation reduces the labor shortage and removes hiring barriers for individuals with old criminal records.

By Laurel Kalser • June 7, 2022

Wells Fargo pauses policy mandating diverse interview slates

The bank will review, then relaunch in July, its policy requiring at least half of candidates interviewed for jobs paying $100,000 be women, non-White or disadvantaged, CEO Charlie Scharf wrote Monday.

By Dan Ennis • June 7, 2022

McDonald's hosts boot camp to diversify marketing talent pipeline

Participants will operate a pop-up marketing agency and have the opportunity to interview for positions with Wieden + Kennedy and The Golin Group.

By Chris Kelly • June 7, 2022

3 ways to mark Juneteenth — without cultural appropriation

Business leaders can reinforce existing organizational DEI and ESG initiatives, the director of African American and African diaspora studies at American University suggested.

By Carla Bell • June 1, 2022

Combining DEI with learning, Microsoft opens TechSpark hub in Mississippi

The initiative reflects Microsoft's emerging modus operandi as a company that seeks equity through L&D.  

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2022

How to support AAPI women year-round

Employers can also show solidarity by funding bystander training against harassment.

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2022

Waters and Brown urge SEC to disclose demographic data to investors

"To be effective, disclosures should include corporate board, executive leadership and workforce diversity data," the congresswoman and senator wrote.

By Emilie Shumway • May 31, 2022

Are workers with visual and hearing disabilities included in your office reopening plan?

Video conferencing and other technologies form an important part of return-to-office strategies, but they may not always be accessible for all applicants or employees.

By Ryan Golden • May 31, 2022

McDonald's stockholders vote for independent civil rights audit

The proposal for an independent civil rights audit — which goes against the company's recommendation — won a 52% to 47% vote.

By Alicia Kelso • May 27, 2022

Punching out: The dire state of worker mental health

"It's important that employers do not view mental health as a check-the-box exercise when approaching solutions," said SAP's Megan Smith.

By Carla Bell • May 25, 2022

How one brewery prioritizes early, ongoing learning for its gang-affiliated workforce

"There's no blueprint for what we're doing," said TRU Colors Chief People Officer Khalilah Olokunola.

By Carla Bell • May 24, 2022

Subway shop's $30K settlement highlights duty to accommodate autism

The EEOC alleged the franchisee failed to provide requested accommodations for a new hire with autism and then fired him after four shifts.

By Laurel Kalser • May 24, 2022

Federal workforce participation rate of people with disabilities is increasing, EEOC report finds

However, the rate still falls below the government's goal of 12%. 

By Emilie Shumway • May 23, 2022

The secret is in the (hot fudge) sauce

To compete in the race for critical talent, focus on your employees' wellbeing to enhance your employee value proposition.

May 23, 2022

Netflix addresses content that runs counter to employees' personal values

The company cautioned applicants that if they did not wish to work on productions they perceived to be harmful, "Netflix may not be the best place for you."

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2022