Diversity & Inclusion: Page 21
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Jury: Employer's DEI training didn't conflict with worker's religious beliefs
HR can communicate that an employer isn't aiming to dictate workers' beliefs — just workplace behaviors.
By Kate Tornone • March 20, 2022 -
Women executives tick up to 18%, avoid pandemic backslide
"We are still far from where we should be, and some of our findings continue to be shocking," said Diana Van Maasdijk, CEO at Equileap.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 15, 2022 -
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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Workhuman: One-third of women grapple with overt misogyny at work
Of the men who acknowledged women are treated differently, half said women receive more opportunities than men.
By Caroline Colvin • March 14, 2022 -
Opinion
Four ways companies can find the 'hidden talent'
"Companies must widen the aperture on how they identify promising talent and equip them with job-specific skills," writes Jennifer Henry, SVP of workforce engagement at 2U, Inc.
By Jennifer Henry • March 14, 2022 -
MIT: Workers face racial, ethnic and educational disparities in training opportunities
Gaps were evident across both formal and informal training categories, said Paul Osterman, MIT Sloan professor of human resources and management.
By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2022 -
Opinion
How employers can respond to Biden's call to hire 'skills not degrees'
"Resumes are a lightning rod for human bias," writes Khyati Sundaram, CEO of Applied.
By Khyati Sundaram • March 11, 2022 -
Tired of talking about race? Directors are split
A study by Ariel and Momentive unpack attitudes about race-related conversations and virtue signaling.
By Caroline Colvin • March 10, 2022 -
How tech — the 'most dominant, least regulated' industry — could shape DEI
What happens in the industry holds deep relevance and far-reaching influence.
By Carla Bell • March 9, 2022 -
Workforce disclosures surge amid pressure for diversity
Although companies are revealing more about employee race and ethnicity, their reports are not standardized and are often spotty, JUST Capital said.
By Jim Tyson • March 8, 2022 -
Amid DEI zeal, BIPOC employees say work life is harder
Black and brown workers reported more racial discrimination and financial hardship throughout 2021.
By Caroline Colvin • March 2, 2022 -
La-Z-Boy sends 'SWAT teams' to boost production at facilities
Labor shortfalls at its own and supplier facilities led the furniture company to deploy talent to factories.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 2, 2022 -
Upskilling in DEI: How a coalition hopes to equip HR pros to address equity
The National Association of African Americans in HR and Kanarys are leading a cross-cultural push to upskill HR professionals.
By Caroline Colvin • March 2, 2022 -
Opinion
How collaborative hiring can mitigate the effects of implicit bias
It's crucial to look at the hiring process as a whole, writes Perry Oostdam, CEO and co-founder of Recruitee.
By Perry Oostdam • March 2, 2022 -
Can DEI policies clash with anti-discrimination laws?
HR Dive spoke with an employment law expert and a DEI strategist to learn how employers can pursue diversity, equity and inclusion without infringing on established anti-discrimination laws.
By Katie Clarey • March 1, 2022 -
Meet the Black cannabis entrepreneurs championing diversity and equity in the industry
Black people looking to join non-Black cannabis companies face a familiar problem: racial bias.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 28, 2022 -
DOL, ASA website brings best practices to employ workers with disabilities
The website's launch marks the latest joint effort from the American Staffing Association and the Office of Disability Employment Policy.
By Katie Clarey • Feb. 28, 2022 -
RAND: Most unemployed men in their 30s have been arrested, signaling need for new hiring protocols
Criminal history stigma poses a tangible barrier to participating in the workforce, the RAND Corporation confirmed.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Nearly half of hiring managers admit to age bias in Resume Builder survey
"As the population continues to skew towards those who are older, we won't be able to afford losing talent because of age," predicted career strategist Bernadette Pawlik.
By Carla Bell • Feb. 24, 2022 -
PepsiCo, Coca-Cola prioritize diversity with latest moves
The parent company of Frito-Lay launched a business unit to support diverse partners and suppliers, while the Atlanta-based beverage giant said it will tie executives' annual incentive to reaching its DEI goals.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022 -
Chipotle hikes executive pay ties to DEI, environmental targets
Annual bonuses will be impacted by up to 15%, up from 10% in 2021.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 23, 2022 -
Opinion
Without ongoing racial equity training, the status quo will persist
The pressure to not name racism is powerful, and the comfort of old habits is seductive, writes Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times best-seller "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism."
By Robin DiAngelo • Feb. 22, 2022 -
5 quick tips to diversify a sales team
A VP of global inclusion offers steps HR pros can take to dismantle the old boys club in sales.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 18, 2022 -
Construction training CEO urges industrywide changes to draw in new talent
Contractors must focus on more than just compensation in order to attract and retain workers, according to a new study.
By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 15, 2022 -
Report: Prejudice against trans employees can be mitigated by DEI efforts
With the right environment, cisgender employees can open up to trans allyship, a University of Bath study finds.
By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 14, 2022 -
Q&A
Construction mentor program head: 'We need to do a better job recruiting minorities and women'
ACE Mentor Program of America President Diana Eidenshink said 70% of the students it reaches identify as minorities.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 10, 2022