Board Diversity in Corporate Governance
“Too often, we limit our understanding of diversity to identity-based differences. When we do this, we overlook diversity’s true force: the unique and varied expertise and experiences that, when integrated, drive problem-solving, improve decision-making, and expand our creative potential.
Hiring Diverse Talent is Critical for the Future of Technology
“Diversity impacts more than just workplace culture – it brings new (and profitable) innovation opportunities.”
3 DEI Best Practices to Implement Now
As the Great Resignation drags on, the competition between companies to find quality talent remains fierce and does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon. This upcoming year is a pivotal moment for businesses to show genuine care for employees through meaningful attention and investment towards DEI.
Hair Discrimination in the Workplace and DEI
“According to a study by the Gallup Center on Black Voices, one in four Black workers in the U.S. reported being discriminated against at work last year and, with offices reopening, 97% of Black employees are concerned about returning to work environments where microaggressions are commonplace.”
Women In The Workplace Are Burning Out
“The state of working women hangs in the balance… Companies risk losing the very leaders they need right now, and it’s hard to imagine organizations navigating the pandemic and building inclusive workplaces if this work isn’t truly prioritized.”
DEI initiatives are important to a company’s hiring strategy
“Historically, American universities hired faculty members based on the quality of their scholarship. More recently, hiring committees have come to value something else: a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty applicants are increasingly evaluated based on mandatory DEI statements, where candidates must demonstrate experience and interest in DEI ideology.”
Bias in AI? The Good and Bad of AI in Recruiting
Recruiting has long been filled with bias. Biases are inherent in all people, so there is no wonder why recruiting will always have built-in biases. However, AI offers a unique opportunity to squash some of these biases. Employers are beginning to use AI development to address diversity recruiting efforts
4 Future Hiring Trends To Know
“With millions of Americans quitting their jobs and over 10 million jobs open, there is a dire need to think differently.”
Diversity in STEM: NASA and ESA on inclusion in space
“If you look at pictures of some of NASA’s first astronauts, you might notice they all have something in common — every one of them is a white man…Women were only able to apply to NASA’s astronaut corps starting in 1983 and, to date, out of about 600 people who have been to space, far less than 100 have been people of color, and only four Black women in history have been to space.”
How to Build a Robust DEI Strategy
The Black Lives Matter protests and the #MeToo movement have shed light on the lack of racial and gender diversity in the workplace. The state of diversity in the newsroom is no exception.”