Pay equity, or the principle that people should receive equal pay for equal work regardless of their gender, race, or other demographic characteristics, has been a longstanding issue in the United States. Despite the passage…
Business
Transparency and Accountability: Lessons Learned from Eli Lilly’s Racial Justice Report
The events of 2020 led to more corporations making statements and promises around social and racial justice than any other time in history. But it didn’t take long for those efforts to ring hollow with…
Workplace Fairness Trends to Watch in 2023
Recent weeks have seen layoffs announced around the corporate world with greater regularity than fluffy press releases about community initiatives. As companies begin trimming their workforces and fortifying their positions for a recession, there’s a…
How Companies Will Prioritize ESG and Sustainability in 2023
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…
DEI Lessons Learned in 2022
Despite the attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion that have happened over the past year, efforts to move corporate America toward workplace fairness for all will continue. As we reflect on 2022, we’d like to…
HR Strategies: The Future of Work in 2023
2022 was a challenging year for HR leaders. “I have been recruiting for 25 years almost now and I’ve never seen 24 months like we just went through,” says Jason Delserro, Chief Talent Acquisition Officer…
Redefining ERGs After a Merger
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) present a unique challenge for leaders concerned with the culture of an organization. Following a merger, the ways in which people work and how the organization recruits talent, manages performance and…
5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your DEI Strategy
Businesses looking to streamline operations because of a global recession may consider cutting their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) budgets. But according to research from The Conference Board, leaders must consider DEI strategies as part…
Racial Equity: The Importance for Business and the Economy
Racial equity is no longer just a nice to have, it’s a must-have for businesses and the economy. Racial equity is a social justice goal imperative and a major driver of the social and economic…
Data Transparency and DEI: Lessons Learned from PwC
Diversity, equity and inclusion reports are often framed or meant to be viewed as part of an organization’s efforts to achieve transparency around hiring practices, talent development and turnover. Those reports don’t always hold a…
How KPMG Is Thinking About DEI in the Future That Is the Metaverse
Imagine a world where you can put on a headset and be transported to a virtual place that resembles the physical world but makes it possible to interact “face-to-face” with friends, family and colleagues. Welcome…
Equity and Culture: 3 Takeaways From EY’s 2022 DEI Report
EY’s second-annual US Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report had a key focus for 2022: Building a more equitable working world. DiversityInc chatted with Leslie Patterson, EY Americas and US Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness leader…
Pay Transparency Laws Are Crucial for Women of Color – Here’s Why
Four years ago, Yanira Guzmán had just received a work promotion when she found out her division was dissolving. Guzmán made a lateral move within the company and was at the final stage of the…
Pandemic Sparks Wave of Women of Color Entrepreneurs
Women of color were hard at work opening businesses at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly half of the businesses started in 2020 were minority-owned, with minority women driving the business creation. Financial concerns,…
Can Labor Unions Shrink the Racial Wealth Gap?
Almost 16 million workers in the United States are represented by labor unions. Dating back to the Industrial Revolution in Europe, labor unions have given workers the power to negotiate higher wages, better benefits and…
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