Tag: DEI

September 12, 2023

Back in 2019, before Black Lives Matter and George Floyd put an overdue spotlight on companies’ role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we at DMi realized our usual approach of self-reliance on overcoming challenges wasn’t cutting it. We […]

August 30, 2023

This report aligns with recent findings that indicate shifting employer attitudes toward DEI, but also how lack of C-suite buy-in can undercut long-term diverse hiring goals. In a 2023 report, 45% of Black workers said they would switch jobs if […]

August 28, 2023

“Hi, Barbie!” To haters’ chagrin, the “Barbie” movie starring Margot Robbie has lit up every aspect of fashion, meme culture and women’s (and men’s, and everyone in-between’s) empowerment. And that campy, joyful call and response is a symbol of the […]

August 24, 2023

According to the Center for American Progress’s 2022 Survey, half of LGBTQIA+ adults reported experiencing some form of workplace discrimination or harassment in the past year because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status, including being fired or […]

August 22, 2023

Within a company’s overall DEI strategy, equity may be the missing link, particularly in three main areas — compensation, advancement opportunities and educational requirements — according to the 2023 Equity in Hiring Research Report from HireVue. Only half of employees […]

August 16, 2023

Innovative companies are collaborative companies. They find new solutions by sifting through a steady flow of fresh ideas drawn from a wide range of contributors. The best innovators understand that the next big idea could come from anyone in the […]

August 15, 2023

In 2020, Starbucks linked some parts of executive compensation to the fulfillment of its DEI goals. In March 2022, the NCPPR — through the American Civil Rights Project, a conservative law firm — demanded Starbucks retract its DEI proposals, according […]

August 9, 2023

As the Department of Labor ramps up efforts to improve awareness of the new Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act, employers may want to take this time — as August is National Breastfeeding Month — to consider […]

August 1, 2023

On July 26, Governor of California Gavin Newsom declared July 26 would be known as “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” in California — 33 years after the Act was signed into law in 1990. And while the systemic changes […]

July 25, 2023

There’s no question that we’re facing a time of skepticism about and hostility toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. As a DEI consultant based in Florida, I have a front-row seat. On the other hand, my role affords me […]

July 19, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can be a big part of the recruitment process going forward, judging by the results of a recent survey. Overall, 80% of HR professionals have used or are considering using generative AI in the hiring process, […]

July 10, 2023

You’ve heard of the employee experience, but what is it, exactly, and why is it important? How do you define the employee experience, identify its components and create an experience that meets the wants and needs of your organization and […]

July 3, 2023

We’ve heard this story before. In times of economic downturn, some of the first programs and positions on the chopping block are those connected to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). In February, Workforce data company Revelio Labs revealed a 33% […]

June 28, 2023

Gallup recently sounded the alarm on the employee engagement crisis. A survey revealed that nearly 60% of 120,000 of the world’s workers are quiet quitting or not engaging, and 18% are actively disengaged, which Gallup labeled as loud quitting. This […]

June 27, 2023

Each year when eager grads launch into the exciting unknowns of new careers, I inevitably receive requests for guidance on how young women can best overcome the myriad obstacles they’re likely to find in the workplace. After years in Fortune […]

June 27, 2023

Sometimes the causes of stress and burnout are obvious. A looming deadline, a sick child, or financial insecurity can all add to a person’s mental health burden. But there are other elements of our daily lives that affect mental well-being […]

June 6, 2023

The most time-consuming part of hiring is the recruiting process, so it’s no surprise recruiters are excited about the potential to deliver on-target candidates more quickly and efficiently. While artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting has become more popular with the […]

June 6, 2023

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have continued to evolve since they swept through the business world a few years ago. They now go beyond any one initiative, program, or single effort. More than just a “thing” we do, DEI is […]

June 6, 2023

Today’s macroeconomic backdrop is leading candidates to seek employers that truly care about them as people, are willing to invest in their future, and don’t treat them as disposable. This is especially true for recent college graduates, who fill a […]

June 5, 2023

Lilly Ledbetter still remembers the shock she felt on the day in 1998 when she learned that her male counterparts at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. were earning as much as 40 percent more than she was. After all, Ledbetter […]