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New tools have always had the potential for workplace disruption, and it’s often younger generations who most emphatically embrace such new technologies. Consider, for example, the email boom that took off in the 1990s. Older generations may even remember senior colleagues challenged with the emergence of email because they hadn’t learned to type in school. […]
In a momentous decision overturning decades of precedents, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in SFFA v. Harvard/UNC last year that the use of race in college admissions violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Harvard) and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment (UNC). While the decision was focused on higher […]
Rashad Delph joined Chevron nearly five years ago as the manager of People Analytics and Insights, where he was immediately drawn to the company’s vision to lead in shaping the future of work. In this role, he leaned heavily into various perspectives, analytical insights and industry and functional trends to inform Chevron’s strategic workforce planning […]
The recent decision by Lowe’s to scale back its DEI initiatives, driven by external pressure, has sent shockwaves through the corporate world. Unfortunately, this trend is not isolated. We’re witnessing a disturbing pattern of cuts to DEI teams and a decline in prioritization of these initiatives across various industries. What does this mean for the future of the workforce? How will […]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) had a hugely successful few years in the corporate space. DEI was all the rage among corporate execs and HR professionals, and corporations were spending big bucks on chief diversity officers (CDO) and DEI teams. Lately, however, DEI has been on the retreat, with many high-profile companies backtracking on DEI […]
Creating a harmonious workplace where trust flourishes between employers and employees is crucial for aligning incentives and driving employee engagement. Unfortunately, that trust is often hard to find in the business world. Growing Trust Gap Recent insights from PwC’s Trust in US Business Survey emphasize a significant trust gap in Corporate America—a gap that, if […]
Attracting and retaining high-performing workers—always a challenge—has become a struggle for many employers, leading them to rethink the perks they offer. Some are happy to offer free snacks, others hope to lure people with the promise of generous time-off policies. Do some employees want to bring their pets to work, take time off to help […]
Raymond Horgan, the District Attorney of Kindle County, declares “it’s Rusty’s case,” in the premier of Apple TV+’s legal thriller, Presumed Innocent. The “case” concerns the brutal murder of Carolyn Polhemus, a respected prosecutor who had an affair with her coworker—the Rusty Sabich. Rusty justifies his assignment based on merit (i.e., he “is better” than […]
Have you ever felt like you’re in over your head at work? That you somehow lucked out in landing a position that you’re really not qualified for? Well, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, the feeling is so prevalent that it even has its own name: imposter syndrome. Feeling Like a Fraud? Imposter syndrome is […]
When thinking about the hiring process, those doing the hiring often focus on mistakes job candidates make. Maybe hopefuls show up for an interview late and unprepared, or maybe they’re interested in the job’s salary but not so much the actual work the job requires. Certainly, candidate mistakes can be egregious, but what about mistakes […]