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If tech companies really want to increase representation, they must do more, Black employees and corporate diversity experts say.

“Just change in the law is not enough,” said Glennda Testone, executive director of New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center. “We need to change people’s lived professional equality.”

Employees are cautious about discussing their mental health at work, but addressing these challenges can improve outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

Keeping threads of connection strong and vibrant during the current working environment is more important than ever.

One employer decided to update their corporate policies after the Supreme Court ruled LGBTQ people are protected under the Civil Rights Act.

Serving clients today requires creativity and innovation. It’s about being resourceful in how and when you connect with clients, because we all want to feel connected right now.

The hunt for a job this summer has become even more difficult for the nation’s youth because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Silence is not going to work,” says Tammy Fennessy, director of benefits for American Eagle Outfitters. “We view silence as an acceptance of racism — it’s not helping the cause.”

The centralization of more corporate data in the cloud is also precisely what’s needed for companies to develop AI capabilities from better predictive algorithms to increased robotic automation.

Remote work can help employers reduce costs and boost productivity while also having a positive impact on the economy and the environment.

As with all disruption, however, we now have the opportunity to adjust our structures, mindsets and ways of working to emerge from the crisis stronger than ever before.

Seventy five percent of employers reported being directly affected by opioids, often as contributing to workplace accidents, lost productivity, staffing issues, missed workdays, and increased care and leave costs.

While the moves to recognize Juneteenth have been welcomed by many, companies will be scrutinized by the public to see whether they’re devoting resources to making concrete, measurable changes.

From virtual workout classes and snack boxes, to tech gadgets and online resources, here are some of the best tools companies can provide to support their remote workforce.

Nationwide, public and private companies move to commemorate Juneteenth by making it a company holiday.

Google says it will try to improve the number of black workers in senior roles and set a goal of filling at least 30% of leadership positions with employees from underrepresented groups by 2025.

Including health benefits in your employee experience efforts will show employees that your entire people strategy is built around supporting and equipping them to thrive.

Major depression is just one of hundreds of conditions where employers struggle to improve outcomes and costs.

While 98% of companies offer diversity initiatives, training cannot be the only tool in a company’s arsenal to combat bias in the workplace.