Diversity and equality

Experts discuss the proliferation of chief diversity officers across the industry and what it may mean for future progress in diversity.

Lisa Croft, director of digital media at Adobe, discusses where inclusivity falls short in employees’ digital workspaces.

The pressure is on for employers to keep existing workers happy and appeal to prospective ones.

Group says the $250 million that the fast-food chain is providing for new minority store owners isn’t doing enough.

The scandal ignited debate about excessive drinking perpetuated by Chinese corporations and discrimination against women at tech firms.

From hiring former workers to learning how to attract a more diverse staff, our top stories of the week explore the trends that will shape 2022.

Susan LaMonica, chief human resources officer at Citizens Bank, discusses what it means to democratize talent and promote inclusivity among employees.

The OneTen initiative is working with member companies to get 1 million Black workers into jobs that don’t require 4-year college degrees and pay family-sustaining wages.

Therapists and life coaches from social and diverse backgrounds will advise Modern Health on making mental health care inclusive for all.

Daniel Chait, CEO of recruitment software company Greenhouse, breaks down what it takes to hire diverse talent in today’s competitive market.

HR and workforce management solutions company UKG is launching its Close the Gap Initiative, which will work to resolve pay inequity found in today’s workforce.

The pharma company says the move is meant to increase equality in the workplace.

During the pandemic, average life expectancy for Black and Hispanic people fell more sharply compared with white people.

Taylor Justice, veteran and co-founder of Unite Us, delves into how his organization is creating lines of communication between health and social care providers.

Tech startup Nagish is teaming up with Comcast to help deaf or hard-of-hearing workers and customers communicate via phone by converting text to speech.

The PUMP Act is set to extend rights to lactating parents, including nine million people who had been exempt from protections by the law since 2010.

One employee says she experienced “nightmarish” conditions at one factory.

Despite making pledges toward bettering their company landscape for minorities, companies continue to show hesitancy discussing wages.

Recruiting from competitors can be hard to pull off, and it won't create more equity in the industry. Some of the Best Banks to Work For are finding ways to develop, support and promote women who are already on the payroll.

The company has several potential successors waiting in the wings.