More programs on racial and social equity will be laid out in the year ahead.

Hiring challenges have been so acute in recent months that half of all U.S. states have announced plans to phase out federal unemployment insurance programs early in an effort to encourage people to look for work.

“Now is the time for employers to review their offerings to ensure they meet market expectations,” says Karen Fichuk, CEO of Randstad North America.

The work-from-home environment is producing tax complexities for companies and their human resources departments.

Employers must consider the ways interns can contribute to the needs of their organizations in the future, in order to maximize the investments they are making now.

"It's our mission and responsibility to change hiring, for good,” says Modern Hire CEO Karin Borchert.

The initiative is another way Walmart is trying to invest in its people while also improving the customer experience.

As employers and employees embrace hybrid work, they should watch out for issues that will prevent some employees from being successful.

Alaska Airlines spokeswoman Cailee Olson said in an emailed statement that the company is a “longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.”

Still both Black and Hispanic unemployment levels remain elevated compared to the overall jobless rate.

As remote and hybrid workplaces become the norm, HR needs to use video more effectively to stay competitive.

Many banks make outward gestures of solidarity with their LGBTQ customers and employees. But queer folks have real and distinct banking needs that aren’t being met.

The card brand now offers tuition to Paul Quinn College, one of 107 historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S.

LGBTQ employees want better benefits and workplaces where they can feel safe from online harassment.

Advocates for the diversity business case usually cite ongoing research from consultant McKinsey that has found that companies with more diverse leadership are more likely to outperform the profitability of those that are the least diverse.

As the pandemic forced employers to take a closer look at how we work, the resulting impact on mental health must also make organizations rethink how they offer time off.

“This past year definitely changed my perspective as an HR leader,” says Dionna Smith, head of DEI at Thumbtack.

These employers have been rated as some of the most inclusive for LGBTQ workers.

Diversity and inclusion efforts are a marathon, not a sprint. While it may not always be easy to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, it’s always worth taking that step for the present and future generations.

In spite of a year of record-breaking unemployment and job insecurity, Americans are digging their way out.