Diversity and equality

GAB International’s Felipe Barganier uses workforce demographics to help clients satisfy the diverse needs of their employee populations.

Lower incomes, longer lives and time out of the workforce means women lag men when it comes to preparing for retirement. Advisors can help.

The coffee chain plans to shut its more than 8,000 company-owned stores during the afternoon of May 29.

How a new approach to harassment prevention training programs can address workplace issues.

SAP’s “beyond diversity” initiative is expanding tools that help employers overcome inadvertent bias.

Salesforce’s chief equality officer discusses how making equal opportunity, rights, pay and education a top priority helps the tech company prepare for the future.

Salesforce’s chief equality officer discusses how making equal opportunity, rights, pay and education a top priority helps the tech company prepare for the future.

The Sixth Circuit’s decision appears to be the next step towards an expansion of Title VII protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.

Which industries have the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual conduct in the workplace? Will the #MeToo movement have a lasting impact? Key findings from a SourceMedia survey.

It’s tough enough to grapple with sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s more complex when clients are involved.

Optimism that the #MeToo movement will have a positive influence is high among bankers who participated in a recent survey on sexual harassment. But there is also concern that it could lead to gender discrimination in hiring and mentoring.

From harassment lawsuits to regulation compliance, cutting edge companies are overlooking policies critical to empowering and enhancing their workforce and company ethos.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Scratch beneath the surface, and there is a lingering feeling among many in the banking, payments and mortgage sectors that not only is harassment present, but it may actually be inevitable. Experts say institutions need to combat that mindset — or else.

Many workers in the technology departments across a range of industries describe behavior that may fall short of a legal definition of sexual harassment, but is still disturbing and could contribute to low employee morale and high turnover.

Men and women who work in accounting say there’s a low prevalence of sexual harassment in the profession; the numbers suggest otherwise.

Human resources professionals are looking to fight bad behavior driven by upper management.

Recently, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard an appeal seeking the reinstatement of a Title VII claim on sexual orientation.

Employers play a big role in the savings success of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender employees because they are more likely to plan for and save for their post-work years if their firm sponsors a 401(k).