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Diversity & Inclusion

Mattel’s DEI leader on how ‘Barbie’ movie marks nearly 80 years of representation

August 28, 2023

Via: HR Dive

“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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Going Beyond Mandates to Prevent LGBTQIA+-Related Discrimination and Harassment

August 24, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Lack of equity in compensation, advancement may curtail employers’ DEI strategies

August 22, 2023

Via: HR Dive

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Giving Each Employee a Voice and How to Amplify It

August 16, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


News

Federal court dismisses suit that targeted Starbucks’ DEI policies

August 15, 2023

Via: HR Dive

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Why supporting breastfeeding at work is a DEI and compliance issue

August 9, 2023

Via: HR Dive

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

3 key ways to improve neurodiversity in the workplace

August 1, 2023

Via: HRD America

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

How Companies Are Quietly Backsliding on Diversity and Gender Equity

July 25, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


Software

Mixed feelings: HR unsure of merits of AI in recruitment

July 19, 2023

Via: HRD America

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, […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

What Is the Employee Experience, and Why Is It Important?

July 10, 2023

Via: Spark

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Centering: Practical Strategies for Sustaining DEI During Challenging Economic Times

July 3, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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% […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

Employee Disengagement – Loud Quitting Has Arrived

June 28, 2023

Via: HR Exchange Network

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 […]


Workplace wellness

Remove Invisible Burdens That Are Holding Your Employees Back

June 27, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Sage Advice to Help Women Grads Successfully Navigate the World of Work

June 27, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


Software

ChatGPT in Recruiting: Risks and Opportunities

June 6, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

The DEI Journey—5 Stages of Progress

June 6, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

Build a Better Benefits Package to Attract Recent College Grads in Uncertain Economic Times

June 6, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


Research

The Evolution of HR and DE&I

June 5, 2023

Via: SHRM

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

For Better DEI, Understand the Why

May 24, 2023

Via: HR Hero

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 […]


Diversity & Inclusion

AfroTech leverages resumes for diverse hiring platform Talent Infusion

May 3, 2023

Via: HR Dive

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 […]