Diversity & Inclusion: Page 28
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Disney gives park employees more freedom in self-expression
The change comes as part of Disney's effort to instill greater inclusion — which joins safety, courtesy, show and efficiency as a fifth company value.
By Katie Clarey • April 16, 2021 -
Goodwill, Accenture launch VR tool for job seekers with criminal backgrounds
The tool allows users to practice their interviewing skills, interact with HR professionals and hear from workers who have found employment after incarceration.
By Katie Clarey • April 15, 2021 -
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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Q&A
Diversity as a 'business imperative': A Q&A with Target's D&I chief
Kiera Fernandez worked her way up from leading a Target store team. In this Q&A, she breaks down how the company advances its members.
By Emilie Shumway , Sheryl Estrada • April 14, 2021 -
Workers say Google parent company fails to provide safe environment for harassment victims
The group claims that nearly three years after a global employee walkout, some demands have yet to be met.
By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2021 -
6 mistakes employers make while battling the 'diversity paradox'
"Some of the lessons recruiters are using today are the same things we talked about 10, 15, 20 years ago," Jackye Clayton said during an HR Tech conference keynote.
By Kathryn Moody • April 7, 2021 -
Year of 'profound events' leads employers to prioritize D&I, flexibility
HR industry stakeholders have identified several steps employers can take to promote D&I at work.
By Ryan Golden • April 6, 2021 -
Starbucks will use analytics to track promotion decisions in diversity push
Other initiatives, including the hire of an independent labor economist, come after Starbucks resolved EEOC allegations of discrimination.
By Julie Littman • April 5, 2021 -
Remote work may enable bigger focus on D&I hiring goals
Since the beginning of the year, U.S. employers have recruited from a significantly larger pool of applicants than in the early part of 2020.
By Ryan Golden • April 1, 2021 -
Q&A
Hungry for diversity: Female startup founders take on the challenges of growing a food business
From perfecting pitches to walking trade show floors, the execs of Partake Foods, Gr8nola and Siren Snacks share their survival strategy — and appetite for success.
By Barbara Smith , Samantha Oller • March 31, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Stats say HR lacks diversity, but one exec's experience says differently
HR Dive's 2021 Identity of HR Survey explored the demographics of the profession.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 22, 2021 -
The 2021 Identity of HR Survey
HR Dive asked 419 self-identified HR practitioners about the work they do, how they get it done and what impact it creates.
By Nami Sumida • March 22, 2021 -
Q&A
Coinbase aims to support inclusion with a remote-first workforce
"Remote-first is about optionality and creating great experiences for employees regardless of how often they're in the office," the company's global head of employee experience said.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 17, 2021 -
Software consultancy Tandem publishes salary bands in pay equity push
"We know that job candidates from underrepresented groups are often less empowered to negotiate for their salaries," the company CEO said.
By Kathryn Moody • March 17, 2021 -
Deloitte, Wharton research initiative to result in inclusive leadership training
Advancing equity within an organization is a component of inclusivity, according to Deloitte.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 17, 2021 -
Workers with disabilities experience more micromanagement, less recognition, survey says
"Companies need to better understand the work experience of employees with disabilities, who likely represent 20% of their workforce," the report said.
By Katie Clarey • March 16, 2021 -
Discover aims to bring 1K jobs to Chicago's South Side
The company's new care center will help expand "equity and opportunity," according to Chicago's mayor.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 11, 2021 -
Corporate 'performative allyship' offers too little as anti-Asian violence rages on
Harassment of AAPI individuals grew after the first cases of the novel coronavirus were confirmed in Wuhan, China.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 10, 2021 -
Wendy's hires its first diversity chief
Wendy's joins a slew of restaurant chains, including Starbucks, McDonald's, KFC and Pizza Hut, that have created diversity chief positions in a bid to improve company culture.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 10, 2021 -
The staffing industry has a gender imbalance at the top, report says
Employers can better represent their workers with a diverse and equitable workforce composition, said the CEO of the Women Business Collaborative.
By Kate Tornone • March 8, 2021 -
2nd Cir. won't reconsider whether criminal history hiring ban disparately impacted Black applicants
There's a growing push in the U.S. to remove the barriers for job seekers with criminal histories.
By Katie Clarey • March 3, 2021 -
Nasdaq's board diversity proposal leaves out people with disabilities, advocates say
Nasdaq may miss "an enormous opportunity to ensure that corporate leadership reflects the diversity of the U.S. and the world," one leader said.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 3, 2021 -
Can remote work bridge the authenticity gap?
"It's critically important that organizations invest in creating work environments where all employees can grow their careers and thrive," a LinkedIn executive said.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 3, 2021 -
As Thasunda Brown Duckett joins TIAA, the Fortune 500 gains its third-ever Black female CEO
"The partnership between Thasunda and the HR function will be one that is natural and seamless," TIAA's CHRO told HR Dive.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 2, 2021 -
Black professionals report pressure to change behavior, appearance at work
The Fishbowl survey found that many companies fail to encourage workers to present their authentic selves, a DEI best practice.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Without change, Black workers won't reach parity for 95 years, report says
An inaugural report finds that in addition to systemic barriers, job location may hinder the advancement of Black employees.
By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 24, 2021