Corporate sponsors abandon LGBTQ Pride amid Trump’s attack on DEI
A survey of corporate executives revealed that two in five were scaling back Pride Month engagement this year.
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Grindr’s abrupt RTO was ‘union busting’ move
A judge is considering allegations that the dating company violated federal labor law by using a RTO mandate to thwart unionization.
SpaceX paid female employee $92k while men got $115k, suit says
The latest complaint against SpaceX comes as the company separately faces a handful of lawsuits by former employees in recent years.
The high financial price paid by victims of sexual harassment
A new study by Time's Up and the Institute for Women's Policy Research examines the financial impact of sexual harassment.
Long story short: Making your LGBTQ employees feel seen — and supported
LGBTQ employees want better benefits and workplaces where they can feel safe from online harassment.
Amazon sued by five women alleging bias, retaliation
The lawsuits come as Amazon, known for an aggressive and intense workplace culture, faces pressure to make life better for its workers.
Corporate leaders decry anti-LGBTQ legislative moves in U.S.
This type of legislation undermines companies’ ability to recruit workers and retain existing talent in those states, the executives said.
World’s most gender-diverse employer says secret to success is childcare
“It is absolutely possible to have children and a successful career,” DNB’s chief executive, Kjerstin Braathen, told Bloomberg.
Best of the week: Women push for workplace equality
During the pandemic, women are pushing for wage equality and standing out in the benefits community.
Amazon sued for alleged race, gender bias in corporate hires
Amazon’s lack of racial and gender diversity in its corporate ranks is common throughout the technology industry.
Yet another hurdle for women at work: Their age
The subtle signs of age discrimination can have a devastating impact on a woman’s career.
Pinterest pays $20 million to end discrimination suit by ex-COO
The company is also investing $2.5 million in programs to improve representation in the technology industry, a Pinterest spokeswoman confirmed. It admitted no wrongdoing in the settlement.
Parents say employers are illegally firing them during pandemic
Since March, working parents have filed at least 40 lawsuits accusing employers of illegally denying parental leave or subjecting them to other forms of discrimination.
Google reaches $310 million settlement in misconduct case
Google parent Alphabet pledged $310 million to expand diversity efforts and resolve shareholder litigation that alleged the company’s board to failed to prevent sexual harassment and hid misconduct by executives.
Citi’s female CEO rose as bank faced failings on gender equality
The bank that Jane Fraser takes over in February pays women just 73 cents for every $1 men get, an even wider gap than the national average. And short of 40% of Citigroup’s managers are female.
Views: 9 strategies for advancing women in today’s workplace
More female talent in an organization creates greater job satisfaction, stronger organizational dedication, less burnout, better retention and higher engagement.
Sheryl Sandberg says business barriers for Black women rise in pandemic
Black women have it the hardest in corporate America, and it will be even more difficult for them to overcome systemic barriers to advancement in a pandemic, according to Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg.
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.
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.
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.
