Is your workplace LGBTQ-inclusive? You may want to ask your employees
Despite an increase in DEI initiatives, 46% of employees have yet to come out to their colleagues and friends at work.
Diversity and equality
Will $1 million solve the gender wage gap in soccer? UKG says it’s a start
UKG is partnering with the National Women’s Soccer League to address pay inequity at the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup.
How a physical disability empowered this employment lawyer to pursue his career ambitions
Kevin Fritz, a corporate defense attorney, reveals how he moved through the world of higher education and law, despite only having the use of one finger.
10 best and worst states for military retirees
WalletHub ranked the best and worst states for military personnel to retire, based on healthcare, economic environment and overall quality of life.
10 best companies for LGBTQ employees
On average, queer employees rate their companies 6% lower than non-LGBTQ employees.
Salary transparency laws strive to fix damaging pay gaps — but what are they missing?
As more states and cities implement pay transparency laws, it’s not the only step employers need to take to ensure workers are being paid fairly.
Ask an Adviser: What can we do to avoid the pitfalls of DEI initiatives?
Businesses benefit when they create a culture that embraces opposing views, involving middle management and board members in crafting DEI strategies.
Expand your definition of inclusivity: How employers can support blind talent
Leaders from Lighthouse for the Blind and the National Industries for the Blind weigh in on the importance of making the workplace accessible to the visually impaired.
Why this infertility specialist views egg freezing as a must-have benefit
Dr. Jane Frederick, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, describes the egg-freezing process and how employers can expand access to this procedure.
10 best and worst states for working moms
Here are the 10 best and worst states for working moms based on child care accessibility, professional opportunities and work-life balance.
Long story short: Employers can no longer turn a blind eye to the legal system in the U.S.
In this week’s top stories, employers are faced with some important questions around how they will deal with changes to legislation.
Beyond abortion rights: What’s at stake if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Monifa Bandele, chief strategy officer at MomsRising, explains why the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will have far-reaching implications for minorities in America.
Abortion rollback risks erasing decades of economic gains for U.S. women
Access to abortion is credited with expanding women’s roles in economies and labor markets around the world.
4 recruiting tips for employers looking to hire more women in tech
Although women hold half of all jobs in the U.S. and more than half of the college degrees, they only fill 26.7% of tech-related jobs.
For people with criminal records, ‘ban the box’ laws could be the key to a fair hiring process
Fernanda Anzek, managing director of HR and DEI services at Insperity, explains how ban-the-box laws are trying to remove biases in the hiring process.
8 companies helping employees access abortion care
With abortion rights in the U.S. in danger, employers are taking measures to extend support and access to healthcare.
This career platform helps connect international talent with jobs in the U.S.
Diana Vicezar, founder of Mapis, explains the challenges international students face when trying to find work with U.S. employers.
This former nurse launched a platform to provide better care to marginalized communities
The solution isn’t always to dismantle a faulty system. Sometimes it’s to lend a helping hand.
Struggling to hire? Don’t overlook alternative credentials
Nearly half of U.S. workers say they have some form of an alternative credential, but only a third of HR teams are prepared to recognize them.
This tech titan shares her tips on how women can break into the industry
Women currently make up 28.8% of the tech workforce, a figure that is expected to rise in the years ahead.
