A global economic slowdown, inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain problems were among a host of issues companies had to contend with in 2022. This year is expected to be the same. Research has…
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5 Best Practices for Establishing Diverse Hiring Panels
If your company values diversity, equity and inclusion, diverse hiring panels are a must-have. A diverse hiring panel includes interviewers of different backgrounds and orientations. Not only are they good for business, but they also…
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 Companies Can Address the Great Replacement Theory in Their DEI Efforts
The mass shooting in Buffalo that left 10 people dead and three injured, almost all of them Black, is one of the latest examples of racial hatred in the United States. In a 180-page manifesto…
As National Demographics Shift, Diversity of Entrepreneurs Lags Behind
The nation’s workforce is fast evolving when it comes to diversity, but one key demographic of professionals lags behind: entrepreneurs. According to research from Elizabeth MacBride and Seth Levine, authors of the 2021 book The…
Women of Color Undervalued Despite DEI Focus
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become top priorities for corporate America following the racial equity movements of 2020. Companies realize that not only is DEI the right thing to do, but they are also…
Webinar Recap: 2022 Top 50 Competition Survey Prep Webinar (Part 3)
In case you missed it the last time, DiversityInc conducted its final survey prep webinar for 2022 to help companies start thinking about where their diversity and inclusion efforts rank. The webinar examines how the…
Black History Month Meeting in a Box
Black History Month takes place in February to celebrate the history, culture, achievements and resilience of the Black community in the United States. The month of reflection and celebration recognizes the contributions the African American…
The Importance of Diversity-Focused Job Boards and How They Drive Representation Impact
Whether you want to call it the “Great Resignation” or the “Great Renegotiation,” approximately 33 million Americans have left their jobs since spring 2021 and are looking for or have found new ones. People are…
How To Address Talent Shortage Using DEI Lessons From Cybersecurity and Healthcare
The U.S. is 22 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and while the country is no longer facing high unemployment rates, a shortage of workers remains. According to CBS News, two of the best fields to…
Book Preview: ‘Reigniting the Human Connection – A Pathway to Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity’
Healthcare has long had its issues with equity when it comes to the quality of care and how it delivers care outcomes to patients from diverse backgrounds. In the early 2000s, the National Institutes of…
Diversity Trends To Look Out for in 2022
With each passing year, the landscape in the world of diversity, equity and inclusion evolves. There are landmark years like 2020 and years of struggle like 2021. Whichever way 2022 moves will largely be determined…
How To Recognize Racial and Ethnic Diversity on Teams
The U.S. population is rapidly changing, which means the American workplace is as well. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, over 33 million people in the U.S. identify as two or more races. That’s 1…
How the Social Justice Movement Is Showing Up in the Workplace
The momentum of social justice movements has seen conversations with friends on racism, sexism, homophobia and other societal issues pour over into conversations with colleagues, complete strangers and family alike. These topics have become more…
Webinar Recap: Disability Etiquette in the Workplace
Moderator: Dana Noweder, Senior Manager of Client Fulfillment at DiversityInc Panelists: Melissa Stirling, Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Hilton ( 1 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021) Andrew…