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…
Business
The Key to ERG Impact? Moving from Council to Coalition
By Alida Miranda-Wolff Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) are experiencing a major growth surge. According to the 2021 Women in the Workplace Study, developed through a partnership between McKinsey & Co. and LeanIn.org, about 35% of…
CDOs on the Run: Why 2021 Has Been a Tough Year in DEI
According to LinkedIn data, the number of Chief Diversity Officers hired between 2015 and 2020 grew by 107%. The peak of that wave seems to have come in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in…
Sustainable Business: A Look at Climate Change and Equity
Climate change awareness campaigns and social justice movements have been running alongside one another for years. Still, when climate change is discussed, one of the often-overlooked things is the disproportionate impact climate change will have…
From Recruitment to Scheduling: How to Ensure Your Stores Look Like the Community They Serve
The business impact of diversity has never been more clear. If you want to innovate and ensure a productive workforce, you need a wide range of experiences, viewpoints and ways of working within the people…
The New PTO: How to Ensure PTO Days Remain Inclusive
As employees battle burnout, isolation and the temptation to move onto a new challenge, paid time off (PTO) policies are one of the benefits that can turn heads or create loyalty for those considering participation…
Scoring Your Scorecards: A Guide to Evolving and Presenting Diversity Metrics
DiversityInc Best Practice’s “Guide to Developing Diversity Scorecards and Metrics” is an insider’s guide for diversity and data teams that provides insights on data transparency, scorecard strategy and development, as well as tips on driving…
Accounting for DEI in Your ESG Reporting: Your Guide to Meeting Expectations
It’s not just the general public who expect a business to have its affairs in order on the diversity, equity and inclusion front. Potential investors want to know about the social stability of any organization,…
Study Shows Hiring Professionals with Disabilities Increases Workplace Productivity
Researchers are continuing to find more reasons for why companies should commit to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition to benefits such as increased profits, improved employee retention and morale which we’ve laid…
What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About ‘Business As Usual’
Over the past few months, COVID-19 has changed almost every aspect of business. Furloughs, layoffs, and mandatory work-from-home orders have forced corporations to reassess “business as usual.” The overarching lesson adaptable companies have embodied is…
Why Supplier Diversity Programs Are Essential
With small and minority-owned businesses still struggling as a result of economic shutdowns due to COVID-19, the crucial aspect of investing in them is more apparent than ever. Through supplier diversity programs, large organizations can…
Research Roundup: Committee on Financial Services Finds Need for Transparency, Improvement in Large Banks’ Diversity Practices
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services under congresswoman Maxine Waters issued a report this month that summarizes the Committee’s review of the diversity and inclusion practices in the U.S.’s largest banks. It found that although banks…
Research Roundup: PwC’s Corporate Well-Being Report Shows Why Wellness Matters
A new study by PwC (DiversityInc Top 50 Hall of Fame) and the Center for Effective Organization at the University of Southern California (USC) has defined employees’ well-being as a more than just a workplace perk. PwC’s Well-Being…
TD Bank’s Steven Garibell on Financial Empowerment, Creating a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion
TD Bank Vice President of LGBTQ2+ Business Development Steven Garibell discusses the importance of financial empowerment in disenfranchised communities and provides advice for leadership on creating a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Research Roundup: Study Finds Investors Predict Tech and Finance Companies With More Gender Diversity Will See Stock Prices Rise
A study by Stanford University, Northwestern University, Dartmouth College and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology found investors are more likely to bet that a company will see its stock prices rise if it…
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