Category: Diversity & Inclusion

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 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 17, 2023

Nancy Hammervik is the chief solutions officer for CompTIA, the leading non-profit trade association for the global technology industry and workforce. In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly striving to attract and retain top talent, especially in highly specialized […]

July 14, 2023

On June 20, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Texas employers) delivered a blow to advocates of LGBTQ rights in the workplace when it sided with a self-described Christian business whose policies discriminated against […]

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 29, 2023

Celebrating Pride Month is important, but your LGBTQ+ employees must know they’ve got your support year-round. Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano of Culture Amp, discusses ways to incorporate inclusive everyday actions into your workplace through equitable design. Pride Month is a dedicated time […]

June 19, 2023

Effectively managing cognitive diversity in the workplace requires consideration of individual differences in thinking and processing information. Because cognitive diversity encompasses a range of styles, perspectives, and problem-solving approaches, it’s an asset that’s increasingly valued in today’s fast-paced work environment. […]

June 16, 2023

Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., is an annual reminder of our collective journey toward equality. The commemoration offers a moment for organizations to reflect on the progress that has been made toward racial […]

June 12, 2023

What if you could use your co-workers’ Hogwarts Houses to be an effective leader? Ned Herrmann’s “Whole Brain” model, which executive coach Lei Comerford broke down for attendees at the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2023 annual conference, is kind […]

June 8, 2023

Did you know that 35% of 18-year-olds with autism attend college, but a staggering 85% of college graduates with autism are underemployed or unemployed? And 1 million+ people with autism in the United States will reach adulthood in the next […]

June 7, 2023

President Joe Biden in May rolled out a plan to reduce antisemitism in the U.S.—a widespread issue that has worsened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first-ever National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism outlines more than 100 new actions […]

June 7, 2023

Research indicates that after having children, the wage gap between men and women expands substantially. This is largely due to more mothers opting for part-time jobs like child care or other family responsibilities over higher-paying full-time roles. Unfortunately, this perpetuates […]

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 […]

May 24, 2023

Nearly a year of seemingly continuous layoffs throughout the tech industry have harmed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, raising concerns about the vulnerability of recent DEI gains in the workplace. To ensure DEI initiatives are not only continued but […]

May 8, 2023

As Erica Lasan sees it, tensions are growing between Baby Boomer and Generation Z workers—and conflicting perspectives on work are to blame. Lasan, a business consultant and career coach based in New York City, explained that many older workers were […]

May 3, 2023

AfroTech has long been a hub for Black presentation in IT, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, machine learning and engineering across the board. AfroTech — the publication and the conference — are offshoots of Black digital media company Blavity, which Morgan DeBaun […]

May 1, 2023

Intersectionality is a term that describes how different aspects of a person’s identity intersect and interact. It recognizes that individuals are not defined by a single identity, but rather by multiple identities that can include race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, […]

April 25, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Office of the General Counsel publicly issued on February 27, 2023 an Advice Memorandum confirming the agency’s view that workplace discussions about racism are protected concerted activity under Section 7 of the National Labor […]