Tag: Diversity

August 3, 2023

Employee retention is the number one priority for both operations (51%) and HR (66%) this year, according to a recent Gallagher report. And employers are putting in extra effort to keep workers on board. More than three in four (78%) […]

July 20, 2023

The dynamics of employee attraction and retention have shifted significantly in recent years, requiring employers to prioritize employee well-being and satisfaction, according to a July 13 report from the Integrated Benefits Institute, a health and productivity research non-profit. For instance, […]

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 […]

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 […]

February 15, 2023

Tech has long gotten a bad rap for being an old (White) boys club — but recently, the STEM field has brought its spirit of innovation to diversity, equity and inclusion. Intel Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and VP of […]

February 8, 2023

In August, LinkedIn rolled out Diversity Nudges, a tool they say will help recruiters improve representation in their talent searchers. For example, someone hiring an electrical engineer, a traditionally male-dominated field, could get a Diversity Nudge suggesting that they add […]

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 29, 2022

What’s in store for the next 12 months? It’s a question on people’s minds as they start wrapping up their year. HR and business leaders are no different. Many hope to understand the industry trends affecting their workdays and workforces, […]

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 […]

November 23, 2022

Companies with high levels of employee engagement are much more likely to have well-defined internal DEI policies, a November 2022 report suggested. Research firm Aon surveyed more than 1,200 HR professionals in the compensation and benefits arena, as well as […]

August 26, 2022

It’s Women’s Equality Day and this year’s theme celebrates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote based on sex. […]

August 24, 2022

Colleges face a personnel challenge because faculty populations are generally much less diverse than student bodies. The share of faculty members who are not White has also grown more slowly in recent years than that of students, even as student […]

August 15, 2022

One of the most impactful strategies companies can utilize in the workplace is the power of belonging. As human beings, we are hardwired to motivate ourselves towards connection. In fact, recent research by neuroscientists suggests that social needs such as […]

August 1, 2022

Diversity in recruitment is when an organization intentionally hires employees of different backgrounds and experiences across gender, age, ethnicity, race, socio-economic level, sexual orientation, religion and education for the purpose of building a diverse workforce. Here’s why: cultivating a diverse […]

July 25, 2022

The skills gap has left many companies frantic to find a solution, with 79% actively pursuing solutions to address the problem before it affects their bottom line. This means employers need to be diligent in understanding the desires of candidates […]

June 14, 2022

There is no question about the fact that our world is changing and, with it, the future of work. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people in the U.S. and abroad live, work and spend their free time. Russia’s […]

June 7, 2022

Today’s workplace is more diverse than ever, which is good. Numerous studies have proven that diversity offers significant business benefits and enhances workplace culture. However, while diversity is beneficial, it can be complicated to promote and manage. Generational diversity in […]

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 […]