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Diversity and Inclusion

3 ways to build a religiously inclusive work culture

On World Religion Day, all organizations should ask if their employees feel empowered to bring their “whole selves” to work.
Raafi-Karim Alidina
Sat Jan 18th, 2020 | 6 min read

SCOTUS: Is ‘OK, boomer’ quip enough to show age discrimination?

The top court is weighing the standard of proof that should be used for age-discrimination claims against federal agencies.
Anjali Patel
Thu Jan 16th, 2020 | 3 min read

A beautiful day in your neighborhood? 5 lessons for HR from Mr. Rogers

Lessons from the iconic children's show star have direct application to the Neighborhood of Human Resources.
Michael S. Cohen
Fri Jan 3rd, 2020 | 4 min read

How ‘OK, boomer’ can provide a teachable moment

The viral quip sheds lights on the complexities of age discrimination in the workplace.
Anthony J. Oncidi and Cole Lewis
Fri Jan 3rd, 2020 | 5 min read

10 best places to work in 2020

Glassdoor's employee choice list of best places to work includes such large employers as In-and-Out Burger and Southwest Airlines.

Nick Otto
Wed Dec 18th, 2019 | 8 min read

HRE Survey: What’s keeping you up at night?

Share your thoughts on HR’s biggest pain points in HRE’s annual survey.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Dec 16th, 2019 | 2 min read

John Sumser: Throw away your easy button—it’s the 21st century

Technology is rapidly advancing, but our ability to understand its consequences is developing more slowly.
Emerging Intelligence columnist John Sumser is the principal analyst at HRExaminer. He researches the impact of data, analytics, AI and associated ethical issues on the workplace. John works with vendors and HR departments to identify problems, define solutions and clarify the narrative. He recently spoke at the HR Tech Conference. View Article
John Sumser
Fri Dec 13th, 2019 | 4 min read

Taking another look at blind employees

Visually impaired individuals can bring valuable skills to the workplace, yet many struggle to find employment.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Thu Dec 12th, 2019 | 4 min read

How recruiters can hit a home run

Student athletes can be a prime source for populating your talent pipeline.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Wed Dec 11th, 2019 | 4 min read

Apple defends its ‘Most Admired for HR’ crown

HRE’s list highlights employers on four criteria including innovation and people management.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade and holds a degree in economics from Boston College. He can be reached at hreletters@lrp.com. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Dec 10th, 2019 | 3 min read

How the world’s most admired companies drive D&I

Companies that lag behind their competitors in diversity will find it more difficult to attract top talent and build a good reputation among employees.
Nathan Blain, Mark Royal and Melvyn J. Stark
Tue Dec 10th, 2019 | 5 min read

50 of the most admired for HR

With this year's focus on diversity and inclusion, these companies are on the forefront in using diverse talent to leverage efforts to drive business strategy and performance.
Nick Otto
Tue Dec 10th, 2019 | 10 min read

Weighing the impact of the attractiveness advantage

Good-looking people receive preferential treatment in the workplace. What can HR do about it?
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Tue Dec 3rd, 2019 | 4 min read

Are politics decreasing workplace diversity?

With 2020 elections heating up, are politics dividing the workplace?
Nick Otto is HRE’s senior digital editor. He is a professional communicator with more than a decade of demonstrated accomplishments in newspaper and trade publishing. He has spent the past five years covering the employee benefits space and holds bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He can be reached at notto@lrp.com or follow him on twitter @Ottografs. View Article
Nick Otto
Wed Nov 27th, 2019 | 2 min read

Facebook employees say company tolerates racism

A long-time Silicon Valley investor and activist says the tech industry in general is unwilling to confront bias.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Tue Nov 12th, 2019 | 2 min read

The disturbing new findings about discrimination at work

A new global Glassdoor survey ranks the U.S. highest in workplace discrimination.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Fri Nov 8th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s the good news about building a diverse talent pipeline

A new study has linked women leaders to increased profits.
Maura C. Ciccarelli is a freelance writer and marketing communications consultant based in the Philadelphia, Pa., area. She writes for Human Resource Executive® magazine about HR trends on best practices, talent development, healthcare and benefits, technology, legal issues and more. View Article
Maura C. Ciccarelli
Thu Nov 7th, 2019 | 2 min read

Here’s why McDonald’s turmoil may also be an HR opportunity

A new CHRO could seize the chance to address the sexual harassment allegations plaguing the company.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Nov 6th, 2019 | 2 min read

Through the digital lens: How VR can inspire better managers

Virtual reality has the power to change the world. But first, it has to change how straight white men think.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Wed Nov 6th, 2019 | 5 min read

Most D&I programs are ineffective. Here’s how to change that

80% of organizations rate themselves as ineffective at developing a diverse and inclusive leadership bench.

Web Editor/Staff Writer Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Nov 5th, 2019 | 2 min read