It’s been two years since the tragic murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Amaud Arbery, which led to some companies focusing more on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in response. While DEI efforts were…
Author: Danielle Hess
How Racism and Stereotypes in Healthcare Impact the Lives of Black Women
Dr. Sonja Wiley decided she wanted to have children a little later in life. But when she tried to have a child with her husband, she suffered a miscarriage. She said she was in excruciating…
Factors To Consider When Evaluating Abortion Coverage for Employees
Companies such as Google, Duolingo and Patagonia have come out and said that they will cover travel expenses for employees seeking abortions, help employees relocate to states that offer abortions and in some cases, bail…
How New American Mortgage Diversity Council Chair Tai Christensen Plans To Diversify the Housing Industry
In order for the U.S. to diversify the housing industry, the mortgage industry needs to look at the demographics of the country and prioritize attracting talent from diverse places, according to Tai Christensen, the new…
How To Check In With Your Employees and Discuss Mass Shootings in the Workplace
Eight shootings happened recently in various cities throughout the U.S. in the same weekend, with the most devastating one being the mass shooting that happened in a grocery store on May 14 in Buffalo, New…
Thoughts on Talent Management From DiversityInc’s Top 50 Event
In a world where more and more companies strive to find the best and brightest talent, company leaders have found that more innovation happens on the job when there’s a diverse workforce. Thought leaders at…
9 Questions with Chris Nassetta, CEO of DiversityInc Hall of Fame Company Hilton
After participating in the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity survey for many years and ranking at No. 1 on the list in 2021, Hilton has ascended into the Hall of Fame for top companies…
The Business Case for Conducting a Civil Rights Audit
As an organization, it’s likely that your company focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and other initiatives and has teams dedicated to those areas. But have you ever thought about regularly conducting civil rights audits? What…
Webinar Recap: How to Recognize and Respond to Microaggressions
Moderator: Anita C. Ricketts, Head of Strategic Partnerships, DiversityInc Panelists: Annaliece Gargiulo, Project Manager, Legal Operations, Abbott (No. 4 on the 2021 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list) Patricia Rossman, Chief Diversity and Inclusion…
The Evolution of DEI Language
From the start of workplace diversity training in the mid-1960s to the addition of “equity” to corporate diversity policies after the murder of George Floyd by police, DEI language has gone through many changes. Maybe…
What It Means To Be Net Zero and How Companies Are Working Toward It
It’s Earth Month, which is a time to increase awareness about climate change, the state of the environment and what needs to be done. With a focus on sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
How Organizations Are Helping People With Autism Build Careers
While the unemployment rate in the U.S. has recovered over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, that hasn’t been the reality for everyone as people with autism continue to experience unemployment and underemployment. Of the…
Dress To Impress: Navigating Your Personal Brand and the Grooming Gap
When it comes to setting rules, companies have many employee handbooks, HR principles and other guidelines in place that are clearly written out for their workforce to follow. But for some companies, there’s an unspoken…
Meeting in a Box: Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month takes place every March to celebrate the strength, tenacity, and resilience of women around the world. It’s also a month to recognize contributions women have made to contemporary society throughout history. This…
Question of the Month: DEI Policy Changes
To prepare our readers with top-of-mind topics in the DEI space, DiversityInc has started a monthly common question that’s sent around and answered by some of the companies who participate in our Top 50 competition….
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Webinar Recap: 2023 Top 50 Survey Prep Part 3: Tips on Completing the DiversityInc Top 50 Competition
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Webinar Recap: 2023 Top 50 Survey Prep
Webinar Recap: Measuring Matters: Diversity Tracking and Technology
Webinar Recap: Mind the Gap: Pay Equity
Webinar Recap: Creating an Inclusive Workplace During the Holidays
Webinar Recap: Disability Etiquette in the Workplace
Webinar Recap: Supporting Veterans and Their Families in the Workplace
Webinar Recap: Driving Diversity Through Cross-Industry Collaboration
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