Diversity and equality

Companies can incorporate the spirit of Juneteenth even deeper into the DNA in their organization — better supporting Black employees (and a diverse workforce) year-round.

Eighty-six percent of transgender workers say it's important to them that their employers have gender inclusive policies, while only 38% of transgender workers say their employer isn’t doing enough to support them.

Allison Mertzman, travel agency owner and content creator, had to pass many of her caregiving responsibilities to her wife after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

The percentage of Black executives hit 7.7%, up from 3.8% — and the number of Black women with top roles jumped to four from one.

In 2022, more than 100 million individuals were displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations.

Leslie Guckert-Neitzel, CHRO at Carrot Fertility, shares how to place inclusivity at the core of family-building benefits.

More than 60% of LGBTQ respondents have had to correct colleagues’ assumptions about their personal lives, and have faced derogatory comments and jokes.

A third of U.S. job postings specifically highlight LGBTQ inclusivity as a draw for their company, according to job search platform Adzuna.

GoodHire, an employment resource for HR and small businesses, analyzed 100 of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S., ranking the best and worst cities for equal pay.

Trudi Lebrón, a DEI business coach, reveals four ways businesses can begin creating an anti-racist work environment.

EBRI research shows that employer contributions help account holders build larger balances, which could boost savings for Black, Hispanic, women and lower-income employees.

Despite an increase in DEI initiatives, 46% of employees have yet to come out to their colleagues and friends at work.

UKG is partnering with the National Women’s Soccer League to address pay inequity at the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup.

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.

WalletHub ranked the best and worst states for military personnel to retire, based on healthcare, economic environment and overall quality of life.

On average, queer employees rate their companies 6% lower than non-LGBTQ employees.

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.

Businesses benefit when they create a culture that embraces opposing views, involving middle management and board members in crafting DEI strategies.

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.

Dr. Jane Frederick, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, describes the egg-freezing process and how employers can expand access to this procedure.