Why the finance industry’s diversity efforts have failed
Industry leaders comment on what needs to be done in the financial realm to increase diversity.
Diversity and equality
3 things employers must do to address racism at work
Addressing racial issues in the workplace starts with having conversations about race at work. Companies can promote listening, encourage discussion and set goals to facilitate those conversations.
A banker says being seen as a diversity hire caused resentment
Director of Business Development at EisnerAmper Brigette Lumpkins discusses how it felt to be seen as a diversity hire at Lehman Brothers and Barclays.
It’s now even easier to fire U.S. workers for what they say
Companies now have wider legal authority to terminate employees protesting unfair workplace conditions.
Former Bridgewater Co-CEO escalates gender discrimination feud with firm
Former co-chief executive officer Eileen Murray escalated a feud over her departure, accusing the firm of threatening to withhold her deferred compensation because she went public with gender discrimination allegations.
Google women seek class-action status for gender-pay lawsuit
Four female former employees of Alphabet’s Google are trying to persuade a state court to let them represent more than 10,000 peers in a gender-pay disparity suit against the company, setting the stage for the next big battle over class-action status.
Helping professional women kick imposter syndrome during quarantine
Executive coaching can help female employees with professional development, and maintain mental resilience during COVID-19.
Uber pledges to double Black leadership at company by 2025
The ride-hailing company is also revamping its services to be more inclusive and equitable, while offering anti-bias training for riders and drivers.
How to become a better ally in the workplace
From amplifying diverse voices to taking action and speaking up, here are the key steps employers and employees can take to become allies in the workplace.
Retail workers face a new racial gap
White workers in U.S. retail and food-service industries are more likely to get regular shift work than other employees, according to a recent study.
How to fight against unconscious biases in the workplace
When employees are subject to offensive or hurtful comments at work, it makes it very difficult for them to give their best and meet company goals.
Benefits Think Diversity in the time of COVID-19
Amid national calls for change and a prolonged COVID-19 crisis, employers must retool their diversity, equity and inclusion strategies.
Walden Siew
Arizent
Benefits Think How to move beyond discussions about diversity and inclusion
A financial wellness program can provide access to resources that have been systematically denied to people of color.
Ennie Lim
HoneyBee
COVID-19 is turning San Francisco’s inequality gap into a chasm
While many low-income employees in the service sector have been laid off or risk getting sick if they do go to work, the city’s high-paid tech workers have been mostly shielded.
Facebook accused by Black manager of systemic discrimination
A complaint was filed with the EEOC for allegedly discriminating against existing employees and job applicants.
Benefits Think Equity by personal accountability has never been more important
"As someone who’s clearly in the minority among other employee benefit brokers and advisers, I have a responsibility to help pave the way for positive change," says Lester Morales, CEO of Next Impact.
Lester J. Morales
Next Impact
Adidas HR chief leaves after criticism from Black employees
Adidas human resources chief Karen Parkin resigned following criticism from Black employees who said the German sportswear giant has done too little to promote diversity.
Move beyond the business case for diversity
The economic benefits of diversity and inclusion to a business can no longer be the only reason to implement new policies.
Why support for LGBTQ+ employees must extend beyond Pride Month
Accepting LGBTQ+ employees means making significant and long lasting changes to your workplace culture and policies.
Take your mind off coronavirus and become a better manager with these 10 must read books
Looking for a great book to read this summer? Check out these titles covering topics including management, life lessons — and even the world’s deadliest plague.
