Tag: DEI

2024: A Year of Debate (DEI)

Ready to dive into the biggest HR controversies of 2024? Our ‘Year of Debate’ series explores the key topics that ignited intense industry discussions. From Gen to AI and DEI, this series provides HR leaders with the information and insights they need to stay ahead of the curve. 2024 witnessed a concerning trend: pushback against […]

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Study Highlights Prevalence of Ageism in the Workplace

Ageism remains one of the most widespread and damaging forms of discrimination in today’s workplace, and new data from Resume Now’s 2024 State of Ageism in the Workplace report paints a troubling picture. According to the survey, an overwhelming 90% of workers aged 40 and older report experiencing age-related discrimination at work. From pay disparities […]

Transforming Abstract to Action: Winter Washington’s DEI Strategy at Gainwell Technologies

Winter Washington’s path to leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Gainwell Technologies is rooted in a career spent observing gaps, connecting people, and finding ways to create meaningful change. As the company’s head of DEI and Employee Experience, Washington has worked to transform abstract concepts of equity and inclusion into actionable strategies that […]

How to Create an Equity Structure That Balances Shareholder Returns and Employee Compensation

People are the heart of what makes a company great. And in a services firm, where people are your only product, that premise is only magnified. When people are engaged and invested in their work, cultures thrive, businesses grow, and economies prosper, but as the Great Resignation morphs into the Great Exhaustion, it can be […]

Faces of HR: How Kyile Stair Champions Human Potential

Kyile Stair, a lifelong advocate for people, has always been drawn to the power of human connection. As the Chief People Officer at Litmos, a global leader in learning solutions, she’s dedicated to fostering a workplace culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired. With a proven track record in HR leadership roles at SAP […]

Start Strengthening Company Culture Through Purpose-Driven DEI by 2025

In an era where adaptability and unity define successful organizations, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become cornerstones of corporate culture. The need to integrate DEI into the fabric of company culture has never been more critical, especially as organizations navigate complex challenges such as the global political climate, economic volatility, and shifting societal expectations. […]

The Power of Pivoting: Karyn Twaronite’s Journey as EY’s Global DE&I Leader 

Karyn Twaronite’s career at Ernst & Young (EY) has evolved from tax specialist to global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I). A certified public accountant by training, Twaronite’s journey into DE&I has allowed her to drive meaningful change within one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary professional services firms. As she puts it, “Diversity isn’t […]

HR Working to Change Its Corporate Image

HR often gets a bad rap within organizations. Or at least a neutral/lukewarm rap. Most people don’t directly interact with HR staff on a day-to-day basis, and their impression of that function is based on a handful of touchpoints during events like onboarding, open enrollment and performance reviews. This sometimes creates an impression of a […]

Attacks Continue to Undermine DEI Programs

Immediately after the Supreme Court’s decisions in SFFA v. Harvard/UNC eliminating the use of race in higher education admissions, questions were raised about corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Edward Blum—founder of the organization Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) that won the Harvard/UNC decision—and former Trump administration staffer Stephen Miller have aggressively challenged corporate […]

How to Write Job Descriptions That Appeal to Gen Z

A thousand Instagram reels have been pointed at the differences between the various generations—a hello, fellow kids! vibe that’s easy to laugh at but hard to reconcile in the workplace. But as millennials and Gen Xers look to hire more members of Gen Z, the importance of understanding how to recruit members of the younger […]