Diversity and equality

As layoffs hammer the tech sector and other industries, diversity, equity and inclusion departments are being disproportionately affected.

Attention to detail in the hiring approach can open up a diverse talent pool and solidify DEI in a company's culture.

Employers should look beyond the law for steps to include and accommodate workers with disabilities.

Kike Ojo-Thompson, founder and CEO of Kojo Institute, shares how employers can begin to dismantle racism in the workplace.

While more than half of those respondents said that the length of time offered varies based on individual need, 36% said they allow five days, and 3% said the leave was unlimited.

This HR director shares her own experience with hearing loss and how she uses it to champion more inclusion at work.

To have the greatest impact, DEI strategy should combine data and communication with empathetic guidance from management.

Our top stories reveal a disconnect between the employee experience and what employers intend with their DEI efforts.

A microaggression is a subtle cue that enforces harmful stereotypes, like dismissing an idea made by a female employee, to making comments about a minority group.

New York City-based marketing agency Lippe Taylor Group ties employee resource groups to a culture of inclusion.

Carice Anderson, author and director of people manager strategy at BlackRock, says it's taken years for her to let go of the emotional burdens of being Black in the corporate world.

More than half of the Jewish respondents experienced discrimination at work — a higher percentage than any other religious group, besides Muslims.

Dionna Smith, chief diversity officer of ed-tech company GoGuardian, discusses how technology, safety, and kids' mental-health go hand-in-hand.

Josh Merrill, co-founder and CEO of Confirm, shares how the platform's "auto-calibration" technology will revolutionize how companies treat performance reviews.

Ian Fuller, co-founder and partner at Westfuller Advisors, shares why diversity is essential to the finance industry — and how leaders can do better.

Jess Green, senior vice president of customer success at Lever, explains why DEI efforts should not fall by the wayside despite talks of budget cuts and layoffs.

Adora Du, founder of FAUNA Mental Health, explains why Asian Americans may find it difficult to ask for help, and how employers can create a safe environment.

Lensa ranked which industries had over a 35% difference in median weekly earnings between men and women.

In 2023, one in every five people in the U.S. will live in a state with so-called pay transparency laws.

Grainger CHRO Kathleen Carroll talks through the methods and tools that help the organization keep up with its employees, and respond to their shifting needs.