Executives report expanded DEI investment — but growing backlash

Employers remain committed even amid the pushback, Littler experts said, though communication among C-suite members may need improvement.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 17, 2024

Utah bill would ban colleges from asking for diversity statements

The bill would also prohibit mandatory trainings for staff or students that promote “differential treatment” or that teach certain concepts.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 17, 2024

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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

Turning DEI policies into aspirations unlikely to stem bias lawsuits

Companies face challenges from conservative anti-bias groups even after replacing explicit diversity, equity and inclusion goals with more broadly characterized aims.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 16, 2024

2024 DEI trends to be marked by data analysis

At the intersection of data gathering and analysis, DEI may be getting a tech-focused face-lift in 2024.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 10, 2024

Dry January can be a workplace endeavor, too

While sobriety can be a deeply personal journey, employers can use Dry January to catalyze a healthier workplace culture.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 3, 2024

In 2023, Elon Musk’s workplace cultures only got worse

Elon Musk isn’t the best at the whole employee experience thing, writes Reporter Caroline Colvin. Here’s how he has created toxic work environments across X, Tesla and SpaceX.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 21, 2023

Whole Foods’ ban on Black Lives Matter gear did not violate workers’ rights, NLRB judge says

Defying a dress code due to perceived racism does not fall under protected concerted activity, the administrative law judge held.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 21, 2023

How retirement anxiety is a DEI issue

Rural workers and women are less likely to feel secure heading into retirement, data suggests.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 20, 2023

10 stories on DEI backlash in 2023

In the wake of a SCOTUS decision ending race-conscious college admissions programs, diversity program pushback became more obvious.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 13, 2023

Most lower-income working moms describe a career as ‘out-of-reach luxury’

While lower-income moms showed a similar desire to excel as their middle- and high-income peers, a multitude of factors hold them back, a University of Phoenix study found.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 12, 2023

How should HR handle employee social media posts on the Israel-Hamas war?

A recent slew of rescinded job offers and forced resignations raises questions about free speech, inclusion and belonging, and compliance.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 7, 2023

1 in 4 employees say supervisor bias negatively affects their performance review

In a recent survey, Asian and LGBTQ+ employees reported the highest likelihood of negative effects due to bias.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 5, 2023

Republican AGs back lawsuit challenging Nasdaq diversity rules

The case is one of several legal actions targeting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 1, 2023

DEI top priority for Coty as it expands global parental leave policy

The cosmetics and fragrance brand also said it had achieved its 2022 pay equity goal and has a gender pay equity gap of less than 2% across all its global management.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 1, 2023

DEI training linked to better staff competence, work culture in healthcare

In an industry faced with major labor shortages and retention issues, training and development opportunities can help, a Relias survey indicates.

By Carolyn Christ • Dec. 1, 2023

The US Department of Commerce is asking you for DEI advice

Ahead of 2024, HR practitioners can submit best practices in an online form.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 29, 2023

Indigenous talent underrepresented on corporate boards, analysis concludes

Indigenous Americans make up less than 1% of board members for major, publicly traded businesses, according to DiversIQ analysis.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 22, 2023

Foster psychological safety during year-end reviews by empowering employees to speak up

Performance reviews shouldn’t strike fear into the hearts of employees, Ally Chief Diversity Officer Reggie Willis writes.

By Reggie Willis • Nov. 21, 2023

Iowa university board votes to roll back DEI initiatives

Members approved recommendations to eliminate campuswide DEI efforts not required for colleges to stay compliant with the law or accreditation standards.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 16, 2023

FDIC proposes adoption of Fair Hiring in Banking Act

The proposal would relax employment restrictions, eliminating the need for individuals convicted of certain minor offenses to seek approval before being able to work at federally insured institutions.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 15, 2023

Is DEI losing its foothold in corporate America?

Although slight, the continued decrease in users reporting access to DEI programs may confirm 2023’s shift in DEI outlook.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 15, 2023

Stereotypes contribute to underrepresentation of East Asian workers in leadership, study shows

These stereotypes likely lead to a “Bamboo Ceiling” in leadership attainment for East Asian workers and create disadvantages for companies.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 15, 2023

Women of color are underrepresented in federal workforce leadership, EEOC says

“The barriers faced by different groups of women are sometimes hidden in larger data,” EEOC’s Dexter Brooks said in a statement.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 14, 2023

Accommodate reintegrated veterans with training, flexibility

The challenge for organizations is to not only have an outward display of “support for our veterans” but also an adaptive internal culture themselves.

By Marcus Farris • Nov. 10, 2023

Universities of Wisconsin seeks to recover $32M in state money amid DEI fight

The system will earmark the funding for workforce development in an attempt to appease Republicans who withheld it.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2023