Category: News
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Project W – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Charting a Path Forward
by Rachel Marshall, Victoria Slade, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP With the recent spate of legal challenges against DEI initiatives, business leaders are being forced to balance their commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion with the risk of costly and time-consuming lawsuits and other challenges. Two of the founding members of Davis Wright Tremaine’s DEI Counseling…
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Will diversity and inclusion fall down business agendas in 2024?
by Isabel Jackson One in six (17 per cent) HR directors and CEOs said their business had introduced or invested in an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy in the past year, new research by Barnett Waddingham found. However, nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of the 300 HR directors and C-suite professionals surveyed said employee demands…
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HR leaders say they’re still committed to DEI in 2024 despite the ‘anti-woke’ backlash
by Paige McGlauflin, Joseph Abrams Last year was undoubtedly pivotal for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The Supreme Court’s June ruling striking down affirmative action in university admissions emboldened “anti-woke” activists targeting corporate DEI programs. Diversity initiatives suffered a blow last year, and companies investing in DEI fell to 27% in 2023, down from 33% in 2022. That number could…
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How Your Company Can Prioritize DEI After the US Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
Months after the June 2023 US Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of race-based affirmative action in university and college admissions, companies are still struggling with what this means for corporate diversity practices. Catalyst hosted a webinar with two DEI experts—Josetta Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Chevron, and David Glasgow, Executive Director, Meltzer Center for Diversity,…
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20 Most Disabled-Friendly Countries in the World
by Faiq Zafar In this article, we shall discuss the 20 most disabled-friendly countries in the world. To skip our detailed analysis of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) practices within the current business landscape in 2023, go directly and see 5 Most Disabled-Friendly Countries in the World. According to a 2018 report by McKinsey, the correlation…
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Georgia business leaders say DE&I efforts are making progress but there’s still a way to go
by Marlon Hyde The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit in Atlanta, featuring panel discussions on creating inclusive workplace environments for people with disabilities, advancing anti-racist policies and practices and strategies for creating a successful multigenerational workforce. Chris Clark, the Chamber’s president and CEO, notes that people are more…
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Workers Like It When Their Employers Talk About Diversity & Inclusion
How companies communicate their diversity initiatives matters. Many companies have made commitments toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, particularly since the murder of George Floyd sparked weeks of racial justice riots in 2020. But some of those efforts, such as hiring diversity leaders and creating policies to address racial inequality, have stalled or reversed at the same time as a…
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How to Create a High-Performing Work Culture Through Diversity and Inclusivity
by Kiara Taylor Diversity and inclusivity make work fun, fulfilling, and incredibly rewarding. Embracing diversity and inclusivity in the modern workplace is essential for creating a high-performing workplace culture. An inclusive work environment is one where everyone feels valued and respected and has a sense of belonging. A diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks…
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Pride Becomes a Minefield for Big Companies, but Many Continue Their Support
by Dee-Ann Durbin Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light’s parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them. Target and Bud Light recently came under fire for their efforts to appeal to the LGBTQ+ community, only to come under more fire when they…
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Many Companies Are Backtracking On Their Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Programs. Here’s Why That’s A Mistake
BY MIRIAM WARREN In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, hundreds of employers, including a large number of tech companies, voiced renewed vigor toward their diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIB) policies and programs. Now, less than three years later, many of these same companies are reneging on their vows via extreme budget cuts and…