Organizations may encounter a struggle during the fall and winter holidays as they search for inclusive celebrations that all members of an organization can appreciate. In December, in addition to religious and traditional holidays, a lesser-known day is International Human Rights Day on December 10.
Read MoreAs the holiday season approaches in November, many employers in the U.S. find themselves balancing traditional celebrations with the desire to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Read MoreIn 2023, talent acquisition groups noted a rising trend of independent workers in the United States. A McKinsey report from the year prior found that a significant 36 percent of respondents to their American Opportunity Survey self-identified as independent workers, compared to only 27 percent of the workforce identifying as such in 2016.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreWorkplaces today are a Multigenerational Management Mashup at the best of times. Trying to discover how to decode and connect our team can feel like trying to connect an Abacus to Open AI and asking it to wash your car.
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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.
Read MoreAs diversity and inclusion rise to the top of workers' priorities, a new Randstad USA Workmonitor survey sheds light on a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of workplace inclusion: the LGBTQIA+ experience.
Read MoreIn addition to partnering with recruiting agencies knowledgeable on lowering access barriers to improve diversity and inclusion, corporations can also use the services of diversity and inclusion consulting agencies.
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