Firing of EEOC commissioners may test 90-year-old SCOTUS ruling on presidential powers

Legal experts predict litigation may lead to the overturning of a 1935 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects members of independent government boards from being removed by the president at will.

By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 3, 2025

Meta’s HR changes reflect widely touted aspirational approach to DEI

Eliminating hard inclusivity goals won’t protect against discrimination complaints but it will help, legal specialists say.

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 3, 2025

Trump calls for FAA staff review, blames deadly plane crash on DEI hires

The president hasn’t cited any evidence that DEI hires contributed to the crash.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 31, 2025

Share your thoughts in our 2025 Identity of HR survey

HR Dive would like your insight on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Taylor Swift and employee bonuses

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including projected savings from federal workers’ “deferred resignations” under a Trump administration offer.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 30, 2025

Shareholder proposals, executive orders are changing the face of DEI

With new compliance concerns, mounting shareholder drama and irritated consumers, where does this leave employers in the private-sector landscape?

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 29, 2025

Costco DEI efforts under fire from 19 attorneys general

The company’s position “runs contrary to the Supreme Court’s recent decisions and raises concerns about Costco’s compliance with State and federal laws,” they wrote.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 28, 2025

Meta employees split on decision to dump DEI, survey finds

In a Jan. 10 memo to employees, Meta’s vice president of HR announced the social media conglomerate was disbanding its DEI team and ending its equity and inclusion training programs.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 27, 2025

Target ends some DEI initiatives, reiterates commitment to belonging and inclusion

Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer Kiera Fernandez cited “the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape.”

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 27, 2025

Employers shouldn’t abandon diversity efforts, SHRM says

In a Friday media briefing, SHRM executive Emily Dickens highlighted the importance of compliance as President Donald Trump comes after DEI.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 24, 2025

1 in 8 companies say they plan to weaken DEI commitments in 2025

More than half of managers said DEI initiatives were implemented primarily for public relations purposes, Resume.org found.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 24, 2025

While Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders pile up, JPMorgan Chase CEO doesn’t flinch

In response to activists’ anti-DEI efforts against his company, the CEO said to “bring them on.”

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump orders agencies to target private-sector DEI

In an executive order, President Trump asked members of his administration to develop a strategic enforcement plan to deter “illegal” DEI programs and principles.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 22, 2025

EEOC goes after its first subpoena enforcement action under the PWFA

Assuring “expeditious investigation” of all charges, but especially those that fall under a new law like the PWFA, is a priority, an EEOC district director said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 22, 2025

‘The binary nature of sex’: Trump launches attack on trans workers via executive orders

In two executive orders, President Donald Trump seeks to reset the narrative on gender — including at work.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump executive orders torch Biden’s DEI initiatives

The 47th president promptly axed federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs after repeatedly promising to do so on the campaign trail.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2025

‘Inappropriate’ micromanaging: Apple pushes back on anti-DEI proposal

In a proxy filing ahead of the annual 2025 shareholders meeting, a conservative think tank asked Apple to cut back on DEI.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 15, 2025

Meta joins chorus of DEI rollbacks, cutting roles and programs

The tech and social media giant ended a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives last week, including its supplier diversity program.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 14, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers see minimal annual leave as a red flag

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including stats on which artificial intelligence skills are growing in demand and which are not.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 9, 2025

Is 2025 the year DEI defines itself?

Two executives predict what 2025 holds for diversity, equity and inclusion trends.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 8, 2025

Did Costco just reset the narrative around DEI?

In contrast to a slew of companies, the warehouse retailer has forcefully rejected an anti-DEI shareholder proposal as bad for business.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 6, 2025

How DHL manages a multigenerational workforce

It’s important to have an open dialogue to ensure that individual needs are heard, writes Lindsay Bridges, global head of HR for DHL Supply Chain.

By Lindsay Bridges • Jan. 6, 2025

Idaho education board bans DEI across state’s 4-year colleges

Some of the affected colleges had already moved to wind down their diversity, equity and inclusion centers ahead of the unanimous vote.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 19, 2024

How the corporate DEI rollbacks unfolded in 2024

This year was a whirlwind as John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Walmart and other major companies announced shifts in their DEI policies.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 18, 2024

Appeals court rejects Nasdaq effort to boost director diversity

The 5th Circuit found that the Securities Exchange Act doesn’t allow a stock exchange to require listed companies to report directors’ racial and gender identities.

By Justin Bachman • Dec. 13, 2024