Diversity and equality

“New Jersey represents the last vestiges of the old-boy machine politics," says former state Sen. Barbara Buono.

Some employers may believe that they don’t have jobs that fit that population of employees, but that isn’t the way to think about it.

The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.

“You need laws and structures that lead the way to gender equality,” says Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin at the World Economic Forum.

With its appointment of Martine Lellis, one of the largest and most-acquisitive RIAs ups its leadership ranks to almost 40% women.

On average, the company’s female employees earn 29% less than the men, a reflection of how few women occupy the most lucrative jobs.

Workplaces should focus less on employees’ attitudes and more on organizational policies and systems to prevent bias.

In emerging markets, women on boards were more likely than men to have financial expertise.

Technology is a major factor in why women are still far from reaching equal pay in the workplace.

The gender gap is alive and well when it comes to career timeouts and savings often take the hit.

For the second time in a month, a senior U.S. executive has been dismissed for having a relationship with an employee.

A recent court ruling highlights why employers should consider hiring candidates with criminal backgrounds.

TIAA has been increasingly investing in these benefits as a way to create a more inclusive workspace.

Some states are enacting laws that may help equalize pay, but it may not be enough.

The court recently heard two cases which could help to reshape federal discrimination law.

Presidential hopefuls discuss workplace rights, equal pay and increased benefits for veterans.

Two years after the Weinstein scandal broke and #MeToo was born, a training expert reviews the state of mandatory harassment training across the country.

Clients should think of the years as empty buckets and keep the amount of income into each bucket level per year.

The court is set to consider whether federal law gives LGBTQ people any protection against employment discrimination.

Mandated leave laws are ever-evolving, so employers should consistently be cross-checking their policies against federal, state and local laws.