SEC sets its sights on HR. What does that mean for the department?

HR has an opportunity to lead on key company strategies, sources told HR Dive. But not every department may be ready for that challenge.

By Kathryn Moody • April 4, 2022

4 areas the EEOC is watching in 2022

The workplace bias watchdog said it is eyeing everything from vaccine mandates to artificial intelligence.

By Caroline Colvin • April 4, 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.

By HR Dive staff

EEOC adds 'X' gender marker to discrimination claim form

In implementing this change, the EEOC follows the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By Caroline Colvin • April 4, 2022

Job ads speak volumes. Does yours say workers with disabilities need not apply?

There are a few steps HR pros can take to ensure descriptions of essential functions don't amount to dog whistles for ableism.

By Carla Bell and Kate Tornone • April 1, 2022

7 years, 1% increase: Black representation in tech barely improving

Despite efforts from tech firms, data shows improvement has been slow in terms of the racial composition of the workforce.

By Roberto Torres • March 30, 2022

Young and entry-level employees are not OK

Their workplace needs to feel inclusive, oriented around employees' growth and development, and rich with flexibility, connectivity, and a sense of unity, write Tanya Little and Matthew Daniel of Vitality Group.

By Tanya Little and Matthew Daniel • March 29, 2022

The CROWN Act would ban hair bias. What would that mean for employers?

Hair that would require a chemical to change its natural condition proves its immutability, and an immutable characteristic associated with race should be protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, one lawyer told HR Dive.

By Carla Bell • March 28, 2022

Disney weighs in on 'Don't Say Gay' bill as employees walk out

While the employer's original response proved slow compared to other businesses, Disney's latest statement came right after the bill was signed by Governor DeSantis. 

By Emilie Shumway • Updated March 28, 2022

'No skilled worker left behind': Maryland drops bachelor's degree requirements for thousands of jobs

Almost half of all workers in Maryland are STARs, or "skilled through alternative routes."

By Caroline Colvin • March 23, 2022

An inclusive society requires inclusive workplaces

The stakes of workplace DEI go well beyond economic costs.

By Jackye Clayton • March 22, 2022

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

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

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

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

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