DEI

There are lots of advantages to be gained by creating an environment of inclusivity and respect in the workplace, and diversity training, when properly conducted, can be helpful toward achieving that end.

April 19, 2023

We are in to November and for some, beards are getting scraggly. No-Shave November, also widely recognized as Movember, is a unique annual event that encourages men to forgo shaving during the month of November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, particularly cancer. The initiative emphasizes on cancers that commonly affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, and also highlights mental health and suicide prevention.

November 12, 2023

Fostering the abilities of your employees and managers to better understand and navigate differences in cultural and communicational expectations can positively impact your company in many meaningful ways when its done right.

May 2, 2023

The uncertainty surrounding the legal foundations and limitations set on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts has had a chilling effect in recent years, but 2024 may be primed for DEI advocates to retake some of the ground that had been lost while gaining new footing on some less contentious territory.

January 12, 2024

April celebrates many key holidays for both Jewish and Islamic individuals that employers need to keep in mind. As we continue to trend towards a global working environment across teams on different continents, it is important to observe and respect key holidays.

April 21, 2023

KPMG discovered credible pay gaps among their employees that seem to be driven at least in part by employees backgrounds and the nature of their parent's work.

April 10, 2023

Many problems within the US healthcare system were exacerbated and highlighted as a result of pandemic-induced healthcare issues, including a significant increase in maternal mortality rates.

March 23, 2023

4 out of 5 women who chose to have their first child at 35 or older would make the same decision again, often motivated by lifestyle, financial, and career-related factors.

Before gender equity issues can be addressed, they must be identified, which requires both the will to look for them and the knowledge of where to start the search.

May 17, 2023

Some of Gen Z's top priorities on the job are fair pay, fair treatment, and working for an organization that puts its stated values into practice.

March 17, 2023

The WalletHub report analyzed 26 key metrics, including the gender pay gap, job security, and workplace safety, to determine the best and worst states for working women. Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Vermont topped the list, while Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Mississippi were ranked as the worst states for working women.

March 3, 2023

The layoffs that continue sweeping through the tech industry are affecting women more than men, but maybe not for the reasons you'd think.

March 24, 2023

Work schedule flexibility has become an increasingly valued commodity in the employee benefits package, yet women often fear backlash for utilizing the flexibility that is made available to them.

May 1, 2023

Women's History Month is celebrated annually during the month of March to acknowledge and recognize the remarkable achievements of women throughout history. It is a time to celebrate women's social, cultural, economic, and political contributions to society and to raise awareness about the struggles and obstacles that women have faced and continue to face, including discrimination, gender-based violence, and unequal pay. It is an opportunity to honor the courage, resilience, and strength of the women who have fought for women's rights and gender equality.

March 14, 2023