Gender Trends in the Gen Z Workforce: Implications for Gender Parity and the Wage Gap

As of 2024, an emerging trend was highlighted in a Bloomberg News analysis of government data. This in-depth review noted that Gen Z female college graduates are persisting in the job market and taking on lower-paying or part-time roles while Gen Z male college graduates are holding out for better opportunities. This could have significant implications for future gender parity and the gender wage gap.

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An Interview with Hanif Fazal: An Inside Look into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultancy World

In a continuing series of articles that define the offerings and benefits of training options within the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space, I have interviewed Hanif Fazal, the co-founder and managing partner of the Center for Equity and Inclusion, based out of Portland, Oregon. Hanif is also the author of the book An Other World. The Center for Equity and Inclusion (CEI) offers workshops, consulting, and online learning for organizations and educators focused on driving culture forward

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The Rise of Neuroinclusion as a Corporate Priority in 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are a major focus in today's social and corporate worlds. As part of employer brands, corporations have recognized the importance of demonstrating a commitment to social impact.

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Attrition Rates for First-Generation Higher Education Students and the Impact on Equality in Lifetime Earning Potential

In current times, the general public frequently discusses income inequality across demographic factors such as race, disability, and socioeconomic background. Within this discussion is a need to address the rising trend of poor retention rates for higher education students.

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How AI Tools Can Support a Demand for Data-Driven DEI

Within the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the ethical use of robust artificial intelligence tools can improve the human experience in the workplace. Ongoing criticisms of DEI have remarked on the field’s focus on feel-good initiatives rather than data-driven initiatives. Under the greater umbrella of human resources, People Operations has grown in leaps and bounds as the answer to this desire for data to guide decisions. 

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