Category: Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is an important and ongoing strategy of any HR plan. Ensuring that your company supports hiring, engaging, and retaining diverse workers with varied backgrounds will set your company up for long-term success and an increased bottom line. This topic offers the latest strategies for talent management, key insights from diversity leaders, case studies on D&I in the workplace, and more.

Building a More Inclusive Work with Elise James-DeCruise

Elise James-DeCruise is a trailblazer in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), spearheading initiatives at the Ad Council with a passion for creating inclusive environments and opportunities. In this latest installment of our long-running series on DEI leaders, we explore James-DeCruise’s insights into her journey and the impactful work being done at the […]

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Building a More Equitable Future: The Case for Affordable Family-Forming Benefits in the Workplace

In the challenging landscape of today’s workforce, the importance of health equity has surged to the forefront of employer responsibilities. Incorporating affordable family-forming alternatives into employee benefit packages plays a vital role in the pursuit of equity.  This strategy not only targets the disparities in health equity but also ensures that individuals across diverse backgrounds […]

Women’s Outsized “Emotional Work” Burden

While there is still plenty of work to be done, gender equality has made tremendous strides in the workplace in recent decades. Gone are the days when women were confined to clerical and administrative roles while completely absent from the C-suite and board of directors. Still, it has been difficult to stamp out every vestige […]

Attacks on DEI Increase

Corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs continue to face new challenges after the Supreme Court’s decision last year banning explicit use of race in admissions to higher education—SFFA v. Harvard/UNC. It’s important to recognize that although the Court’s decision didn’t change the law, it did change how corporate DEI programs are perceived and, thus, […]

From Solitary Confinement to Social Impact: Ken Oliver’s Journey to Transform Corporate America

In the broad landscape of corporate social responsibility and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), few stories are as compelling and transformative as that of Ken Oliver. As Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Checkr and the Executive Director of their corporate foundation checkr.org, Oliver brings a unique perspective shaped by profound personal experiences. His […]

Balancing the Scales: How Scheduling Software Promotes Workplace Equity

Maintaining fairness and transparency in the workplace continues to be instrumental in meeting the expectations of a modern and socially conscious workforce. Research from Gartner predicts that in 2024, companies will shift DEI implementation to be less siloed and more integrated throughout the organization. Companies have opportunities to become more equitable and transparent. One way […]

Exploring the Perception Gap on Pay Equity and Promotions

One of the biggest challenges in stamping out the remaining vestiges of gender inequality in the workplace is ensuring consistency in awareness and motivation for action. To be sure, women have made tremendous strides in workplace equality in the preceding decades; however, that success has come with a bit of a curse: the belief among […]

Biden Admin Issuing Salary Rules to Eliminate Gender, Racial Gaps

On January 29, 2024, the Biden administration announced two new measures aimed at eliminating gender and racial gaps in average earnings among employees of the federal government and federal contractors.  Details First, the Biden administration has directed the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to issue a final rule prohibiting the use of nonfederal salary history […]

New Report Explores the Close Interplay Between Chief Diversity Officers and Chief Communications Officers

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have grown in relevance and resources in recent years, the roles of Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) and Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) have become increasingly intertwined. Unearthing Key DEI Insights A recent report by the Institute for Public Relations (IPR) through its Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, sponsored […]

From Digital Marketing to DEI Champion: Connie Ross Makes an Impact

In the evolving landscape of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), understanding the journeys of those at its helm offers critical insights into the challenges and triumphs of implementing effective DEI strategies. Connie Ross, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager at 84.51°, illustrates the nuanced path many DEI professionals navigate in their careers. Here we […]