Black History Month is just a beginning for companies to foster more inclusive behavior at work. While it’s obviously a time to reflect on and/or learn about Black History in our nation, it can be a time to offer education to non-Black workers on topics like microaggressions and implicit bias, and create space for Black […]
Pride Month is just a beginning for companies to foster more inclusive behavior at work. June is dedicated to the observance and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. But most companies can use their Pride Month efforts to improve inclusive behavior throughout the year. “It’s so huge to challenge people’s thinking and assumptions, and open up […]
The national conversation around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has shifted dramatically in the U.S. These DEI conversations have put new pressures on HR pros and recruiters. With the return of President Donald Trump to the White House, one of his first moves was signing an executive order, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs […]
A joint letter signed by the attorneys general of 16 states clarifies their support for DEI programs, noting the “important role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts … in creating and maintaining legally compliant and thriving workplaces.” Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell and Illinois AG Kwame Raoul issued the letter. State AGs from Arizona, […]
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In one of President Donald Trump’s first-day executive orders, his administration moved to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices when it comes to hiring and promoting within the federal government and its contractors. But this order has legs that will likely affect private employers. Trump’s administration wants “all agencies to enforce our longstanding civil-rights laws and […]
In one of President Donald Trump’s first-day executive orders, his administration moved to curtail most diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the federal government. It might have much larger implications, affecting private organizations and their existing and future DEI initiatives. DEI Programs Targeted In Trump’s Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing executive order, […]
As businesses worldwide increasingly recognize the importance of diversity, a growing number are embracing neurodiverse employees. Neurodiversity refers to variations in brain function and cognitive processing, which includes conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, Down syndrome and others. While neurodiverse individuals have historically faced employment barriers, progressive companies are realizing the unique […]
There’s been a lot of talk about the backlash against DEI, but not much discussion on what was missing or how it could have been improved to create the change it aimed for. Somewhere lost in those discussions was the importance of belonging at work. As anyone in change management knows, change often comes with […]
Don’t let your DEI efforts die. Many companies have left their once-thriving DEI initiatives on life support. In fact, DEI roles are getting cut from companies almost twice as fast as non-DEI roles, according to research from Revelio Labs. And while that might seem like just some more layoffs, the impact on DEI initiatives is […]
Job fairs and dedicated employment hotlines can make the job application process more accessible for people with disabilities, thus attracting a broader, more diverse talent pool. What are you doing to create job opportunities for people with disabilities? Why You Want to Create Job Opportunities When you intentionally recruit people with disabilities, you make it […]
Although many companies have been cutting back on their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts lately, Mita Mallick, the head of inclusion, equity and impact at financial software company Carta, says now’s not the time to put DEI on the back burner. In an episode of the HRMorning podcast “Voices of HR,” she gave an […]
Move over DEI. There’s a new kid in town when it comes to hiring and promoting. Enter MEI — merit, excellence and intelligence. It’s not to say DEI is dead. The pursuit to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at companies will likely continue. But MEI is making some waves. MEI, DEI in the Making A […]
In today’s ever-changing work environments, where teamwork and honesty are highly valued, the role of managers has become more crucial than ever. Managers act as the center of communication within an organization. When they can establish an atmosphere of authentic dialogue and demonstrate vulnerability, they are building the blocks of a healthy and productive workplace […]
Remember when the killing of George Floyd got companies talking about policies to increase opportunities for groups that have historically faced discrimination? But then HR-facilitated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives started losing momentum after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action admissions practices at colleges and universities. The ruling suggested that corporate policies that […]
Amid all the legal actions to end affirmative action in higher education admissions and other areas of American life, and as states have banned teaching certain topics of cultural history in public schools, it would be easy to assume that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in business might also be on the chopping block […]
