How telehealth could be an equitable 'bridge to care' in a post-pandemic world

Much has been made of the technology's advantages, but it has its share of challenges when it comes to accessibility, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 20, 2022

Liberty Mutual ERGs aim to advance the interests of underrepresented employees

The company has seven ERGs in the U.S., made up of more than 9,000 employees. 

By Carla Bell • Jan. 19, 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

7 trends likely to shape HR in 2022

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the continued relevance of COVID-19 is reshaping the workplace for the long term.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 18, 2022

Employers must prioritize equity to thrive in 2022, sources say

Competitive employers will do much more than just backfill head count, sources say.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 14, 2022

Survey: Tech recruiters are ready to dump CVs, academic requirements

In a tight market, tech recruiters are increasingly pursuing nontraditional candidates for developer roles.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 12, 2022

3 industry stakeholders on the pros and cons of 'culture fit'

The industry terms "company culture" and "culture fit" can be confusing and sometimes loaded and should prompt deeper questions.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 12, 2022

Virtual job fairs continue to help employers cast a wider net

The traditional process of vying for recruiter attention may hold marginalized talent back.  

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 11, 2022

4 tips to involve White men as allies in D&I efforts

Race and gender privilege make White men's voices resonate — even among the LGBTQ community and within disability rights advocacy, one expert explained.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 5, 2022

HR must boldly innovate on talent functions to drive out bias

The profession must be unafraid of transforming core practices to build an equitable world, writes Sahana Mukherjee, a global HR leader.

By Sahana Mukherjee • Jan. 4, 2022

3 tips for a hiring process that is inclusive of immigrants, refugees

Financial safety nets, lack of tech access and the need for recredentialing are some concerns employers should keep in mind.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 15, 2021

Citi levels up gender diversity in managing director class

Women comprise 34.6% of the 306 employees promoted, an uptick of more than 5 percentage points over last year. But the figure falls short of a goal of 40% the bank pushed in 2018.

By Dan Ennis • Dec. 14, 2021

Tyson to conduct racial equity audit

In response to a petition outlining accusations of discrimination, a third party will compose a report that will be available to the public.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 14, 2021

Survey: Employers turn to bonuses for critical, hard-to-fill roles

"Only 2% of organizations offer a higher referral bonus for candidates from under-represented groups," according to WorldatWork, but more are considering the practice.

By Carla Bell • Dec. 13, 2021

How one construction firm reached 100% pay equity, used tech to combat unconscious bias

A focus on diversity and inclusion has resulted in a 35% female workforce. 

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 9, 2021

Are board diversity mandates legal?

Such mandates face challenges from employer groups but also may be spurring similar efforts from Nasdaq and activist investors.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 8, 2021

Confronting antisemitism at work

Notably, COVID-19 conspiracy theories have led to an uptick in antisemitism globally.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 8, 2021

4 ways to embed DEI into your company culture

Most organizations know the importance of DEI, but they often fail to strategically and systematically embed this mindset into daily practices. Learn 4 tips to help create an environment where all employees can thrive.

Dec. 6, 2021

Interview notes defeat applicant's age bias claim

Documentation worked in the employer's favor in a case challenging the hiring process for a head baseball coach of Indiana University South Bend.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 3, 2021

Can Kraft Heinz cut the mustard on D&I goals?

Kraft Heinz's 2025 diversity and belonging aspirations include gender parity, proportional racial representation and a culture where all employees "truly feel included." 

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 1, 2021

TikTok taps first-ever head of D&I communications

TikTok selected Shavone Charles, a VSCO alum who co-founded Twitter's Black ERG, Blackbird, for the role.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 1, 2021

Adobe: Digital paperwork procedures provide an opportunity for DEI progress

The firm's research highlights the importance of language choice in diversity and inclusion policies.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 30, 2021

How to overcome employee resistance to DEI efforts

DEI is politically agnostic, write Sarah Rowell and Natasha Nicholson of Kantola Training Solutions. But how can HR communicate that to employees?

By Sarah Rowell and Natasha Nicholson • Nov. 23, 2021

The 'I' in BIPOC: 4 tips for recruiting Indigenous talent

Native American folks are frequently left out of diversity and inclusion initiatives, but HR pros can remedy that.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 23, 2021

How the EEO-1's binary gender options make HR's job more difficult

An HR pro's call to action shows how nonbinary people are misgendered in the name of compliance.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 21, 2021

There may be more 'teeth' coming to board diversity efforts. What does that mean for retail?

Nasdaq's diversity disclosure rule could be just the beginning as investors increasingly expect retailers to diversify their boards.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 18, 2021