Immigrants on the front lines of essential work during coronavirus outbreak

Immigrants are well-represented in a variety of essential jobs including hospital and at-home healthcare roles.

By Aman Kidwai • April 2, 2020

NYU: US progress on gender equality has slowed in recent years

Some employers have upped efforts around causes like fair pay, but even well-intended policies may fall short.

By Ryan Golden • April 2, 2020

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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

The Talent Textbook: Hire workers with disabilities and unlock an undervalued talent pool

Individuals with disabilities have a lot to offer, including outperforming their co-workers, according to Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Carlos Cubia.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 2, 2020

EEOC urges employers to mind bias against Asian Americans during pandemic

There have been reports of "mistreatment and harassment," the agency's chair said in a statement.

By Lisa Burden • March 30, 2020

Global companies are diverse but not inclusive

Diversity brings success to global workforces, but it also brings complexities that shouldn't be ignored, according to Globalization Partners’ report.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 27, 2020

PayScale: Overall gender pay gap shrinks, but slightly

While household names have publicized pay equity efforts and successes, widespread change appears slow.

By Katie Clarey • March 26, 2020

McDonald's names new chief people officer

The fast-food giant's workplace culture has been in the spotlight as a result of major leadership changes, alleged labor violations and discrimination suits.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 24, 2020

Black, Hispanic workers have less access to remote-capable jobs

Asian workers are the most likely to be able to work remotely, followed by white workers, according to a report by the Economic Policy Institute.

By Katie Clarey • March 23, 2020

Pelosi names director of new House office for diversity, inclusion

Kemba Hendrix said in her new role she will "provide members, committees and House Officers with additional resources to assist in their diversity staffing efforts."

By Sheryl Estrada • March 19, 2020

Study: Anonymized applications reduce gender bias

While intentional bias and discrimination remain too common in U.S. workplaces, recruitment bias can occur unintentionally. 

By Jennifer Carsen • March 12, 2020

How GM Executive Director Marcos Purty creates a culture of visibility

In his old position, he knew about 60% of his 2,500 plant workers by name, but "probably 80% of them knew my name, my wife's name, and my kids' names."

By Sheryl Estrada • March 12, 2020

Upskilling initiative aims to improve diversity, fill software engineering roles

General Assembly has partnered with Guardian, Humana and Union Pacific Railroad for the training program.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 10, 2020