Black board appointments increased in 2020, Heidrick & Struggles reports

Data from the 2021 U.S. Board Monitor revealed a spike in Black director appointments after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

By Caroline Colvin • June 15, 2021

Survey: HR execs feel DEI goals are important, but work reality falls short

Since the racial reckoning of the past year began, HR executives have been keen to pause, re-evaluate and improve their approach to DEI goals.

By Ryan Golden • June 14, 2021

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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

How companies can celebrate Juneteenth

D&I consultant Akilah Cadet offered actionable ways to celebrate the holiday, including internal and external messaging and programming ideas.

By Caroline Colvin • June 11, 2021

LinkedIn will reward ERG leaders with a $10K bonus starting July 2021

Payment for D&I work may not only be an ethical concern, but a matter of greater credibility for ERGs.

By Caroline Colvin • June 10, 2021

One-quarter of LGBTQ employees keep identity hidden, LinkedIn survey says

Survey results show LBGTQ professionals remain concerned about acceptance and the impact of judgment related to their identity on their careers. 

By Emilie Shumway • June 10, 2021

Multilingual workplaces don't have to be divisive, global HR pros say

HR professionals with global teams are finding practical ways to foster inclusion and belonging.

By Caroline Colvin • June 9, 2021

IBM: Anti-Asian hate creates 'uncomfortably challenging' workplaces

The study follows previous research into the pandemic's role in increasing reports of ethnic and racial discrimination.

By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2021

Liberty Mutual's VP of DEI Strategy on allyship in the workplace

Allyship is a key part of the insurer's multiyear DEI plan, which includes a strong focus on equity throughout the organization.

By Caroline Colvin • June 2, 2021

Glassdoor: LGBTQ employees less satisfied than straight, cisgender coworkers

Additional data from LinkedIn and the Human Rights Campaign show that many workplaces still uphold a culture of anti-LGBTQ bias.

By Caroline Colvin • June 2, 2021

Tech workers still concerned with industry's lack of diversity

A stronger emphasis on tangible diversity, equity and inclusion efforts can boost innovation and make a company more attractive to job seekers.

By Katie Malone • June 2, 2021

4 ways employers can act on D&I, not just talk about it

To begin to amend the damage done from generations of inequity, it will take more than workshops, social posts and roundtables, Teresa Hopke wrote.

By Teresa Hopke • May 27, 2021

SHRM: Workplace racial inequity cost employers $172B over past 5 years

Last year's global reckoning with issues of race "has put HR in the spotlight," SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., said.

By Ryan Golden • May 27, 2021

BIPOC employees most likely to speak up against bias, Wharton study says

Black employees tended to strongly agree that they're vocal against instances of bias in the workplace, especially compared to their colleagues.

By Caroline Colvin • May 26, 2021

Workplace allyship is essential to inclusion efforts, report says

The report builds on the growing spotlight on the "inclusion" side of DEI. 

By Emilie Shumway • May 26, 2021

Burrows: EEOC using all tools to fight discrimination against AAPI workers

The agency secured $4.8 million in recovery last week in a discrimination suit involving Thai workers.

By Ryan Golden • May 24, 2021

Skip the programs, focus on culture: IT leaders navigate inclusion at work

There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Instead, it's usually tailored to the business mission and workforce.

By Katie Malone • May 24, 2021

Women gain California board seats, but where are the women of color?

California Partners Project, a gender equity advocacy group, recommends recruiters broaden their networks and their ideas of what might constitute valuable experience.

By Emilie Shumway • May 19, 2021

Supporting women while navigating a new era of work

The shift to remote work gives employers an opportunity to design a more inclusive workplace and accelerate momentum around initiatives that can support women, writes VMware's Meenu Agarwal.

By Meenu Agarwal • May 10, 2021

Survey: Employee financial wellbeing isn't just an HR issue, it's a DEI issue

A new survey of over 3,000 Americans underscores the financial realities of most vulnerable employees.

By Dan Macklin, CEO, Salary Finance • May 10, 2021

Glassdoor: Workers of different racial backgrounds disagree on D&I progress

Organizations may have "blind spots" in assessing D&I satisfaction, the company's report noted.

By Ryan Golden • May 6, 2021

Are contingent workforces the next D&I frontier? A Q&A with a Randstad exec

Employers may be leaving behind a significant number of workers in their diversity and inclusion initiatives.

By Ryan Golden • May 5, 2021

'We can no longer stay silent': One year after Floyd killing, D&I pros seek lasting change

Organizational focus has moved onto ensuring that the D&I initiatives spurred by recent events continue well into the future.

By Ryan Golden • May 3, 2021

7 ways to support Muslim employees during Ramadan

Muslims worldwide are currently observing Ramadan. Here are some ways employers can make it easier.

By Emilie Shumway • April 28, 2021

How one small business keeps workers psychologically safe through crisis

During a year of tragedy, self-compassion and mindfulness have been core values for Acquired Data Solutions, CEO Steve Seiden told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2021

Survey: CHROs concerned about D&I, cultural change as post-pandemic workplace arrives

Employers' concerns coming out of the pandemic appear to align with the worries they experienced throughout.

By Katie Clarey • April 16, 2021