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“I’m proud” | Goldman Sachs emphasizes 'strong commitment' to Black women amid Wall Street DEI debate
“We are very focused on achieving the objectives of our program,” Pompey says. “Of course we do...
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Deaf associate support | Walmart offers paid American Sign Language training to all employees at Texas facility
According to Walmart, the training comes in support of Kayla Kampman, its first deaf automation engineer...
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DEI stranding strong | Is the backlash against diversity all talk? This study suggests so
Despite a perceived backlash among major companies in corporate America, nearly three in four C-suite...
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Sex discrimination | EEOC sues Alabama hotel over firing worker for being gay
The EEOC accuses Harmony Hospitality of firing that worker just seven hours after learning he was gay...
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Wrongful termination | Lawsuit alleges Neuralink forced pregnant employee to work with herpes-infected monkey
The ex-employee also alleges that when she requested medical treatment, she was threatened with “severe...
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'Pervasively sexist culture' | Elon Musk & SpaceX sued over alleged unfair firings & sex discrimination
Engineers have filed a lawsuit against SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk, alleging they were wrongfully terminated...
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'Egregious racism' | Black workers are suing General Mills over alleged racial hatred
General Mills, the multinational food company known for its cereal brands, is facing a federal lawsuit...
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Legal precedence | LA fire captain alleges constitutional violation over order to fly pride flag
Fire Captain Jon Little has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Fire Department, alleging...
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“Big statement” | FIFA offers players & coaches 14 weeks of paid maternity leave under extended protocols
FIFA's new protocols also entitle players to request leave from training and matches due to menstrual...
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The Rooney Rule | “Diversity has made us better,” NFL chief asserts amid DEI backlash
“We just fundamentally believe that DEI is good business,” said Jonathan Beane, Chief Diversity Officer...
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“Humiliating & degrading” | American Airlines sued for racial discrimination after employees told eight black passengers to leave flight
American Airlines has released a statement saying it is looking into the incident but asserts that the...
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Is your 401(k) fair? | Research reveals two-thirds of American 401(k)s currently drive pay inequity
The report finds that the top 20% of earners received 39% of the company's total pay, but 44% of its...
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Significant decline | New data reveals that the US is undergoing an ESG disaster
Recent data from UCEM highlights a significant decline in the discussion and prioritization of Environmental,...
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'Stop WOKE' | Starbucks will be investigated for DEI practices, Florida Attorney General declares
The coffee chain is accused of implementing policies that “appear on their face to discriminate on...
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Uniform U-turn | National Park Service bans employees from wearing agency uniforms at LGBTQ+ Pride events
According to a directive issued by Frank Lands, Deputy Director at the NPS to nearly 20,000 employees,...
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Honoring HR | Happy International HR Day! Make a wish, to shape a better future of work
On May 20 each year, organizations across the globe come together to celebrate the HR profession and...
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'They don't work' | MIT becomes first university to ditch controversial 'diversity statement' in hiring plans
76% of applicants for professorships across eight life science programs at the University of California,...
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'Right history of free speech' | Ben & Jerry's board weighs in on pro-Palestine protests
With much of the news cycle currently occupied by developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel...
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“Unnecessarily aggressive” | Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, & company director resign alleging workplace 'toxicity' & 'bullying'
“There is a toxic work environment within the Miss USA organization that, at best, is poor management...
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Fast fashion | Report claims 75-hour weeks 'still the norm' in Shein's supply chain despite promise to fix overwork culture
The report follows Public Eye's first investigation in January 2021, which alleged workers at factories...
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