How a ‘Black tax’ impacts the employee experience
Carice Anderson, author and director of people manager strategy at BlackRock, says it's taken years for her to let go of the emotional burdens of being Black in the corporate world.
Diversity and equality
Growing antisemitism in the U.S. is seeping into the workplace
More than half of the Jewish respondents experienced discrimination at work — a higher percentage than any other religious group, besides Muslims.
This DEI exec is using technology to bring safety and inclusion to schools nationwide
Dionna Smith, chief diversity officer of ed-tech company GoGuardian, discusses how technology, safety, and kids' mental-health go hand-in-hand.
How this new software hopes to remove bias from performance reviews
Josh Merrill, co-founder and CEO of Confirm, shares how the platform's "auto-calibration" technology will revolutionize how companies treat performance reviews.
Will the finance industry always be dominated by white men? This founder says the clock is ticking
Ian Fuller, co-founder and partner at Westfuller Advisors, shares why diversity is essential to the finance industry — and how leaders can do better.
Will a recession put a stop to DEI initiatives?
Jess Green, senior vice president of customer success at Lever, explains why DEI efforts should not fall by the wayside despite talks of budget cuts and layoffs.
A look at the mental health stigmas faced by Asian Americans
Adora Du, founder of FAUNA Mental Health, explains why Asian Americans may find it difficult to ask for help, and how employers can create a safe environment.
10 jobs with the largest gender pay gaps
Lensa ranked which industries had over a 35% difference in median weekly earnings between men and women.
New York State will now force companies to include salary ranges in job ads
In 2023, one in every five people in the U.S. will live in a state with so-called pay transparency laws.
Grainger’s CHRO shares how the company stays accountable on inclusion efforts
Grainger CHRO Kathleen Carroll talks through the methods and tools that help the organization keep up with its employees, and respond to their shifting needs.
10 best companies for diverse talent
Comparably ranked companies with 500 more employees based on anonymous feedback from employees of color.
Top 10 companies for women employees in 2022
As the new year approaches, workplace insight platform Comparably used metrics from compensation to leadership to rank the top organizations where women thrived.
Small businesses can give back: How Dumbo Moving raised $45,000 for local causes
Lior Rachmany, founder and CEO of Dumbo Moving and Storage NYC, breaks down how his small business supports causes like women's rights, children's education and Black Lives Matter.
Long story short: Don’t let bias corrupt your recruiting efforts
This week's top stories address implicit and explicit discrimination that could negatively impact your organization's DEI efforts.
Benefits Think Where do DEI and healthcare meet?
Employers have the stature and opportunity to make strides toward real health equity with sound counsel from their brokers or advisers.
Jason Hammersla
American Benefits Council
Can DEI efforts combat antisemitic hiring bias?
In a recent survey of hiring managers, one-quarter said they were less likely to hire Jewish applicants, who they viewed as having too much power.
Tech layoffs will create new hurdles for Black STEM talent. Can the industry refocus DEI efforts?
In an industry where Black workers make up less than 10% of employees, recent job cuts mean new barriers to entry.
How to keep your office holiday celebrations inclusive
Whether it be cultural or personal differences, employees shouldn't feel excluded by — or forced to participate in — company celebrations.
10 industries that overlook Latinx talent
Despite making up nearly 20% of the overall workforce, Hispanic and Latinx employees are not equally represented across all sectors.
Benefits Think Flexible benefits and PTO demonstrate a commitment to DEI
Giving employees the chance to choose how to utilize their benefits can foster greater sense of belonging and loyalty.
Rob Whalen
PTO Exchange