No degree, big problem. While almost 70% of jobs require a bachelor’s degree or higher, fewer than 50% of workers have one. “If you exclude people who are retired or people who are not of…
Workforce
5 Ways the Employee Experience Will Evolve in 2023
The past few years were unlike any before for employees. 2023 is expected to be no different. As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, companies were forced to shift to remote work, which opened up a…
Winning the War for Talent in 2023
Business leaders are facing several challenges heading into 2023. Talent shortages coupled with recession and inflation concerns have created a unique confluence of events companies will be forced to contend with. “When you ask employers…
The Power of a Personal Board of Directors
When Pedro David Espinoza immigrated to the United States from Peru in 2013, he was one of the thousands of students attending the University of California, Berkeley. While the 18-year-old grew up with entrepreneurial parents,…
How Employees Can Survive a Recession
In 2021, 47 million workers voluntarily left their jobs, fueling what came to be known as the Great Resignation. The worker shortage continued this year, putting employees in the driver’s seat and giving them the…
The Importance of Internships to Employers and Students
If anyone knows about the benefits of internships, it’s Ryan McClatchey. He interned at Cargill twice, then at 3M before landing a staff position with Dow in 2008 (No. 15 on DiversityInc’s 2022 Top 50…
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…
Low Risk, High Reward: Closing the Skills Gap Through Apprenticeships
Daniel Glaze was at a crossroads. After working in the religious sector for almost nine years, he wanted a career change. He was skilled in UI/UX design and interviewed at a few companies, but felt…
The Post-COVID Workplace: Evolving Employee Development Strategies
If the Great Resignation has shown us anything, employees are reevaluating where and how they choose to work. Workers are demanding flexibility, with a focus on learning and development. While 80% of employed workers say…
Black Women’s Historic Struggle for Labor Rights Continues
Black women are the backbone of the American labor force, a narrative that begins with slaves toiling in the fields and homes on plantations during slavery. In Africa, motherhood was the primary role for Black…
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…
Older Workers are Returning to Work After Retirement
Retirees are ditching vacations in the Caribbean, midday feedings of pigeons in the park and hours of frolicking with their grandkids for a once familiar reality. A growing number of older people are leaving retirement…
Understanding and Tackling AI Hiring Bias
Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized talent management and recruitment. From advertising open positions, pre-screening resumes and applications, analyzing video-recorded interviews and predicting job performance, 24% of companies are using AI for their hiring and recruiting…
Personality Assessments and Talent Management in the Workplace
As the Great Resignation has shown us, companies are finding it tough to retain and recruit workers. Personality assessments have gained popularity as a talent management tool for companies looking to hire and keep new…
Board Level Actions That Combat Turnover and Drive Talent Retention
In 2021, the volume of talent leaving the workforce voluntarily to take on opportunities as entrepreneurs or in other fields rose to such a level that it became known as the Great Resignation. While there…
Webinars
Webinar Recap: 2023 Top 50 Survey Prep Part 2
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
Webinar Recap: White Allyship and Workplace Equity
Webinar Recap: The Impact of Implicit Bias During the Hiring Process
