Commentary and Insights

All Items: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

  • Pronoun Policies Aren't Enough to Foster Inclusivity

    Date:
    July 25, 2023

    As pronoun policies become more popular among employers looking to foster inclusivity for employees of all gender identities, many are beginning to wonder: How well do they really work? This article takes a look.

  • Will Blockbuster Affirmative Action Ruling Stifle DEI Programs?

    Date:
    July 6, 2023

    This article explores what the Supreme Court's decision to strike down race-based admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina could mean for employers.

  • Lessons to Learn From Target's Pride Month Decision

    Date:
    June 9, 2023

    The fallout of Target's response to backlash for its 2023 Pride Month merchandise has inspired a greater conversation about employer social justice efforts. This article provides five ways employers can respond to avoid a similar outcome.

  • Reframing Culture Fit to Avoid Its Dangers

    Date:
    May 23, 2023

    Trouble can occur when "culture fit" becomes a euphemism for something else. But can it still have value if defined correctly? This article takes a look.

  • What's Next for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies?

    Date:
    March 23, 2023

    Creating a safe environment in which employees can be their authentic selves, not hiding their identity or their values, makes for happier employees. This article explores the steps organizations must take in order to get there.

  • Ways to Accelerate DEI Progress in 2023 and Beyond

    Date:
    January 12, 2023

    This article details actionable steps your organization can take to ensure its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives make meaningful progress and don't get stuck in neutral.

  • HR Has Key Role to Play in Succession Planning

    Date:
    December 19, 2022

    Succession planning is important to every organization's ongoing success, but it often is not prioritized until it is too late. HR leaders can help resolve this situation.

  • Pay Transparency Can't Be Ignored Any Longer

    Date:
    December 8, 2022

    With pay transparency laws rapidly spreading, it is critical for employers to take proactive steps to implement a transparency strategy and address pay inequity.

  • Could Tattoo Protections Become the Next CROWN Act?

    Date:
    November 21, 2022

    A proposed New York City ordinance would create a first-of-its-kind law prohibiting discrimination based on whether a person has a tattoo. This article explores the potential impact of this law amid the broader conversation about shifting attitudes toward tattoos at work.

  • Gartner 2022 ReimagineHR Conference Highlights New Role for CHROs

    Date:
    November 14, 2022

    This article takes an in-depth look at how to create a more people-centric organization, and features multiple calls to action for CHROs.

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