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How To Prepare Your Company for a Recession or Economic Downturn

Great Place to Work

While most companies focus on their bottom line to survive a recession, research on how to help your business survive a recession by Great Place to Work® has shown that focusing on employee engagement – particularly diversity and inclusion – helps companies thrive during a recession. How diversity and inclusion can help during a recession.

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Beyond the Glass Ceiling – The Rise of NFL Trailblazers Jennifer King and Maia Chaka

EverFi - HR

Her journey from officiating the Virginia State High School Championship Game in 2009 to joining Conference USA as a Division I football official in 2011 showcased her exceptional skill and tenacity. But beyond the lights and glory, many untold stories have remained in the shadows. Through initiatives like G.E.M.S.

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18 Top Brands Changing Their Name to Avoid Racial Bias

Ongig

Many companies have been accused of having racist brands for years. They include corporate names, product names, mascots, and logos. Those accused include corporate giants such as Nestle, Colgate and Quaker Oats. We found 18 top brands in total who are making a name or branding change due to racial bias (5 more are making other changes).

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One Year After George Floyd: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Today

Astron Solutions

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives are not entirely new. The recent demand for social justice resulted in DE&I becoming hyper-focused. Evidence shows there’s much work to be done. In 2019, 63% of C-level jobs were comprised of white men, while women of color only accounted for 4%.

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Why and How to Conduct an Effective Pay Equity Audit

Trusaic

These four federal statutes ban discrimination in pay: The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA). What’s more, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 extends the statute of limitations for pay discrimination claims and Executive Order 11246 prohibits pay discrimination by federal contractors. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. businesses.

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Why and How to Conduct an Effective Pay Equity Audit

Trusaic

These four federal statutes ban discrimination in pay: The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA). What’s more, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 extends the statute of limitations for pay discrimination claims and Executive Order 11246 prohibits pay discrimination by federal contractors. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. businesses.

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Q&A with HR Tech Influencer: Brian Sommer

HRExecutive

After the Great Recession of 2009, employers were unprepared for the sheer volume of applicants (and many unqualified applicants) that were seeking new employment. Employers weren’t looking to improve their diversity/inclusion efforts much then; however, that must be front and center now. Different ones! Overall, new, smart (i.e.,