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

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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

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

The train has left the station: HR pros must balance AI’s promises with its DEI pitfalls

Artificial intelligence advancements will significantly alter many jobs, including HR roles, speakers at SHRM Inclusion said last week.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 7, 2023

How organizations bridge the gap between employers and those experiencing homelessness

For many who have experienced homelessness, finding a job is a bigger challenge than simply putting in an application.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 7, 2023

3 trans inclusion pro tips from a trans SHRM speaker

For one, stop associating transness with misery, he said.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 2, 2023

Workers divided on company responses to Israel-Hamas war, survey shows

One-third of employees think co-workers who issue pro-Hamas statements should be fired, a recent survey found.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 1, 2023

Want to hire refugees? Get serious about inclusive communication

At SHRM Inclusion 2023, an upskilling expert denounced the belief that language learning is “an insurmountable obstacle.”

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 1, 2023

7 ways to overcome DEI opposition

The moment is ripe for diversity, equity and inclusion professionals to adapt so their work continues to make a difference, Eric Ellis told SHRM Inclusion attendees.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 1, 2023

HR must ‘start the conversation’ to prevent employee suicide, SHRM speaker says

“Almost everybody has a story” about suicide, but few open up, said Frank King. Empathy is essential to help employees through depression and mental health emergencies.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2023

In 2024, HR could be asked to modernize hiring, reinvent DEI

Employers also will have to address evolving return-to-office concerns and work-life balance issues in the coming year, a panel of experts said.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 27, 2023

Working moms report child care difficulties 3 days per month, creating a retention problem

Employers can mitigate retention and inclusion concerns, however, with child care benefits and flexibility, research indicates.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 26, 2023

Pregnancy’s 1st trimester can be hell — but employers are rarely privy to it. Here are 4 ways to help.

Imagine working through a heinous stomach flu. In secret. For months straight.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 26, 2023

Asian American creative executives say their identity is ‘a double-edged sword’

Respondents to a recent survey said they felt tokenized and that they were seen as diversity hires.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 25, 2023