Tag: Equity

July 25, 2024

After the surprise move that sent shockwaves through the HR industry when SHRM removed “equity” from its IE&D program, SHRM President Johnny C. Taylor Jr. cited people’s “confusion” around equity’s meaning as the reason for removing it, in a recent […]

June 13, 2024

Workplace injury prevention programs that incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion principles can reduce worker risks and create a culture of safety, according to a June 10 report from the National Safety Council. Different workplace factors can lead to inequitable outcomes, […]

February 12, 2024

Quita Highsmith’s journey to becoming the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech reflects a career dedicated to meaningful change in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In her role at Genentech, a member of the Roche […]

February 6, 2024

In the decade ahead, CHROs and their colleagues will need to navigate several disruptions due to increasing adoption of generative AI in the workplace, according to a report from the Society for Human Resource Management and The Burning Glass Institute. […]

January 31, 2024

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has recently unveiled a series of strategic initiatives that underscore its commitment to growth, employee empowerment, and customer satisfaction. These announcements, ranging from a significant stock split to ambitious expansion and modernization plans, mark a change in […]

March 7, 2023

More than half (51 percent) of women from marginalized racial and ethnic groups experience racism in the workplace, according to a recent survey by Catalyst, a global nonprofit supported by many of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies that helps […]

February 22, 2023

Next to layoffs, talk of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on the cutting room floor has dominated HR discourse. Following the 2020 police murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd and police killing of Breonna Taylor, companies jumped to attention […]

January 31, 2023

For your organization to stay competitive in a diverse and global world, incorporate DEI practices into your everyday operations. Research from McKinsey & Co. shows companies with a diverse workforce experience 36% more returns than non-diverse ones. But setting diversity […]

December 8, 2022

Here at HR Daily Advisor, our week-long virtual celebration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is well underway – and it doesn’t stop with our latest Faces profile, which features Dr. Shirley Knowles, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at Progress […]

December 6, 2022

More than two years after the national reckoning on racial injustice provoked a wave of corporate reforms, the business world continues to grapple with its understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. It is work that has never been more vital […]

June 20, 2022

In commemoration of Juneteenth, some companies are committing to hire at-risk youth. American Family Insurance and Delta Air Lines, among others, are joining a program funded by Walmart and backing the mission to decrease workplace racial inequity by hiring young […]

June 7, 2022

An unexpected silver lining born out of the global pandemic is ‘meeting equity’, improved access to meetings for people who previously reported being routinely left out. Where once business was informally carried out, at the water cooler or after hours […]

May 31, 2022

Studies by the World Economic Council confirm that equitable and inclusive practices in the workplace result in higher profitability, increased innovation and greater employee engagement than those who disregard the issues. Decidedly, creating a diverse workforce where everyone feels they […]

May 4, 2022

May has arrived, which means so has Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This is a time for learning, reflection and support for AAPI communities, who bring unique heritage, history and experiences to the workplace, all of which should […]

May 2, 2022

Along with diversity, equity and inclusion, belonging is among the top areas of focus for human resources professionals. A culture of belonging not only contributes to employee wellbeing but is a key factor in attracting and retaining talent. Cultivating a […]

April 1, 2022

Someone recently shared companywide salary information with me. Looking at the data, I am concerned that there are substantial salary discrepancies at my company among people doing comparable work. Should I address this with leadership or HR? Are companies required […]

January 20, 2022

Christie Lindor spent the first two decades of her career working as a management consultant at some of the world’s top companies. Today, the first-generation Haitian American is a Workplace Culture and Inclusion expert that has earned a reputation for […]

November 17, 2021

Despite ongoing conversations about the business benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace—and the data to illustrate that diverse and inclusive companies are more successful—only 53% of employees believe their employer is meeting its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]

October 26, 2021

News of mass shootings, racially charged local violence, and harassment and microaggressions in the workplace fill the airwaves and social media. Identity-based hate is on the rise in the U.S., noted Sara Taylor, president and founder of deepSEE Consulting. Peer […]

October 21, 2021

Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) grabbed headlines and a critical priority status for many large organizations—and rightfully so. When properly executed, ESG investing shines a bright light on environmental and moral issues and highlights the ways an organization builds […]