Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Beyond the acronyms and noise: What’s next for corporate DEI?

It's time to return to the core of DEI efforts: access, fairness, transparency and respect. These tenets need to be built into every HR process as DEI evolves, writes this expert.

Some orgs aren’t hiring pro-Palestine candidates. What is HR’s role?

New research finds that political bias in hiring could be on the rise, as the Israel-Palestine conflict divides the American workforce. How can HR help limit such bias?

DEI vs. merit? I’m proof that it’s not either/or

Many people still don’t understand what DEI is really about: It's not hiring those who look different; it's hiring because they're qualified, this expert writes.

Is your org staying invested in corporate DEI? You’re not alone

Despite threats from the Trump administration, a new survey finds that only 8% of orgs are considering significant DEI rollbacks. Employee expectations are a primary factor driving companies to maintain support for DEI.  

Why EX, DEI continue to be priorities in this org’s talent strategy

The talent strategy at Eurest and ESFM, a part of food services and facilities group Compass Group, centers individual employee needs, with an emphasis on an inclusive employee experience, says its HR exec.

The collapse of DEI: What went wrong?

Wharton professor Peter Cappelli explores why so many orgs started backing off their DEI pledges, even before the Trump administration’s legal threats.

Women’s health benefits: Will interest spike with the new administration?

Employer interest in fertility and menopause programs, for example, skyrocketed in recent years, which may continue in the current political environment, experts say.

Corporate DEI is under fire—putting HR right in the crosshairs

HR is in a “tough spot” after the Trump administration sets its sights on dismantling corporate DEI—but one expert says HR leaders have “more power than they think.”

After Trump’s first week, how HR can support transgender employees

As the Trump administration moves quickly to dismantle trans rights, advocates share strategies for helping employees who are likely experiencing significant stress and fear.

Despite limited budgets, how HR can push for childcare benefits

Childcare benefits can positively impact retention, productivity and more, but many C-suite execs remain worried about budget constraints. What HR can do.

What HR can do in 2025 to fix ‘broken’ corporate DEI strategies

Albemarle CHRO Melissa Anderson calls DEI one of the "most controversial areas of the HR profession today." She still sees opportunities for improving it under the new president.

The AI in HR dilemma: Why tech adoption is stuck in neutral

For many CHROs, tech is now a key responsibility, but progress adopting AI in HR remains limited, according to HR Executive's reader survey.

Corporate DEI: What to expect in 2025 with the new Trump administration

Although more than 25% of Chief Diversity Officers will see budget increases in 2025, most CDOs also anticipate greater pressure on their initiatives in the new year. experts say.

Remote jobs? Hybrid life? RTO full-time? We still can’t decide what’s best

Almost five years after the first-ever remote work experiment began, the world of work remains unable to answer this fundamental question: Can humans consistently...

Filling the gaps: How corporate America can better support Black women

By adopting an expansive mindset and leveraging the tools they already have, leaders can create a more inclusive future where Black women—and all women—can thrive.

3 U.S. Army principles that can improve your HR policies and practices

As commanding officer of your organization’s greatest asset—its people—it’s up to you to shape the best way to help the business and its employees, this veteran-turned-CHRO writes as we honor Veterans Day.

What HR leaders can do to help autistic employees succeed

Organizations, HR leaders and other employees have important roles in accepting autistic employees and helping them thrive.

This election season, why HR needs to rethink crisis communication

By involving more employees in crisis communication strategies, you’ll never let a crisis go to waste, this expert writes. After all, as Albert Einstein noted, "In the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity."

How an HR-driven language program translated into a ‘total business win’

After hiring Spanish interpreters at an Indiana plant, DS Smith cut time-to-fill at the site by half and saw production grow by 200%.

Can tech boost DEIB? See why this diversity strategist says it can

In this video interview, an HR Tech speaker emphasizes how technology can support operational DEIB goals and provide tangible returns on investment.

How Philip Morris International is helping its 80K workers connect to purpose

'Joy' in the job: Kaleen Love, chief people and culture officer, U.S., at PMI is leading the HR function through the organization's ongoing transformation.

Northwestern Mutual CHRO: 6 pieces of advice for HR leaders

With a strong business background, this HR leader guided a legacy company's digital transformation, boosting employee engagement and diversity.

How HR can help build 21st-century women leaders

Women leaders are about to enter a changing workplace, where cultivating a few core characteristics can help move their careers forward.

6 HR functions using gen AI in a big way

In just a year, the percentage of HR functions experimenting with or using gen AI has shot up. Here's a look at who's using it and how.

Remote work. Hybrid. In-office full-time. Does Amazon know what’s best?

CEO Andy Jassy announced this week that all corporate employees need to work in the office full-time starting in January. Where do HR leaders land today on the remote, hybrid, in-office debate?

Tech Talent Transformation: Uniting IT and HR for Competitive Advantage

Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET

In the tech talent crunch, competitive advantage and long-term survivability are at stake. So, how do you find top talent and keep them engaged?

The gender pay gap isn’t budging enough, but the best companies close it

The journey to close the gender pay gap is long, but with concerted efforts and strategic actions, HR can help accelerate progress, write Josh Bersin and Kathi Enderes.