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This week in 5 numbers: How many remote job postings are there?
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many people were affected by a data breach at a third-party employment screening services provider.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 27, 2025 -
How are C-suites reacting to Trump’s DEI orders?
Most are in a holding pattern, a Littler survey showed — but certain initiatives may be on the chopping block.
By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2025 -
BofA, Wells, Truist de-emphasize DEI in annual filings
A growing cohort of banks is backing away from diversity, equity and inclusion references. BofA uses “opportunity” in place of diversity, while Wells scrapped mentions of its pay equity review.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 26, 2025 -
‘Inaccurate and misleading’: Democrat AGs push back against Trump’s DEI executive order
Sixteen AGs issued guidance for private employers regarding the “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” order.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 26, 2025 -
Morgan Stanley, Capital One downplay DEI efforts
A Morgan Stanley filing highlights its proportion of women and ethnically diverse employees but contains a statement on “meritocracy.” Meanwhile, Capital One isn’t touting pay equity like it used to.
By Dan Ennis • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Federal judge blocks parts of Trump’s private-sector DEI order
The White House’s enforcement threat against private-sector DEI programs is “textbook viewpoint-based discrimination,” according to the Feb. 21 decision.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Florida says Target’s alleged deceit over DEI risks damaged public employee pensions
Florida claims Target intentionally misled shareholders about the true risk of its 2023 Pride campaign, causing investors to lose billions of dollars.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Citi tosses diversity goals, DEI label
The lender is scrapping “aspirational representation goals” and diverse job candidate requirements, as more companies abandon diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
By Caitlin Mullen • Feb. 21, 2025 -
Dems ask SEC, DOL to not issue anti-ESG rules
A coalition of 17 blue state finance officials sent a letter to the agencies to counter prior assertions made by their Republican colleagues.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 20, 2025 -
This week in 5 numbers: EEOC secures $1.4M anti-American bias settlement
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including what share of workers consider their student loan debt before saying yes to a job offer.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Grindr pushes for surrogacy, fertility benefits for LGBTQ+ workers
The company’s CEO hopes Grindr’s example will lead other employers to expand LGBTQ+ inclusive benefits.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Employers are ‘on notice’: EEOC declares focus on anti-American bias
EEOC alleged a major hotel and resort in Guam discriminated against non-Japanese workers by paying them less than workers from Japan.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Starbucks’ DEI policies labeled ‘discriminatory’ in Missouri attorney general’s lawsuit
A spokesperson for the coffee chain denied the claims in an email to HR Dive and said the company’s hiring and benefits programs are “open to everyone and lawful.”
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Deep Dive
DEI could get better than ever
The intense pressure to end diversity initiatives has led companies to scrutinize their policies. Many will end up making them stronger.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2025 -
Accenture rolls back DEI goals to comply with Trump’s EOs
CEO Julie Sweet said in an internal memo that the company would end its employee diversity representation goals and put “a greater focus on inclusion and a sense of belonging for all.”
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Opinion
Leading with inclusion and belonging feels like defeat
If leaders truly care about DEIB, they must lead in this moment with a level of boldness that matches the magnitude of harm being done, writes Demetria Miles-McDonald.
By Demetria Miles-McDonald • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Conservative groups file EEOC charge over American Bar Association’s diversity clerkship
The allegations come amid a swift restructuring of the agency under President Donald Trump.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 10, 2025 -
Cheung, Lance. (2017). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Former EEOC commissioner weighs in on feds targeting private sector DEI
Chai Feldblum said employers may consider framing their programs on inclusion and preventing discrimination, but she also expressed confusion over some of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s enforcement priorities.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 7, 2025 -
Google moves away from aspirational hiring goals
This move is on par with what attorneys have been recommending in a tense political landscape around DEI and compliance.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 6, 2025 -
This week in 5 numbers: Remote work grows for the highest earners
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on how honest employees are in engagement surveys and how many workers’ jobs are riddled with busy work.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 6, 2025 -
#BoycottTarget is trending. What does this ‘cultural whiplash’ mean for HR?
Boycotts for companies that roll back DEI are a newer development in the culture war. A culture-sensitive PR expert explains how she is advising clients to talk about DEI.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 5, 2025 -
Column // Now Playing
What HR can learn from the Grammys
Chappell Roan, Alicia Keys and more spoke out on HR issues ranging from benefits to DEI. Reporter Caroline Colvin makes sense of these artists’ awards speeches.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 4, 2025 -
Companies reduce philanthropy aimed at boosting racial, gender equality
Change in “corporate citizenship” initiatives coincide with a federal backlash against efforts to promote sustainability in the private and public sectors.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 4, 2025 -
10 Trump changes HR leaders need to know about
Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect HR professionals and the U.S. workforce.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Firing of EEOC commissioners may test 90-year-old SCOTUS ruling on presidential powers
Legal experts predict litigation may lead to the overturning of a 1935 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects members of independent government boards from being removed by the president at will.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 3, 2025