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Tractor Supply and John Deere proclaim they’re done with DE&I

HR Brew

Over the past year, some companies have quietly changed course on their DE&I initiatives. This opens the door for significant increases in discrimination and bias within the organization,” he explained. The DE&I news cycle has been like a firehose, and it doesn’t seem the spigot will be turned off any time soon.

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World of HR: Single parents in Spain should have as much leave as couples, court rules

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A November ruling determined that children of single-parent families can not be discriminated against. We could expect more positive outcomes for their children over the life course, which will save society from the costs of neglect and mitigate the effects of an unequal sharing of prosperity. Quick-to-read HR news & insights.

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Walmart walks back some DE&I commitments, stands firm on employee resource groups

HR Brew

Since then, we’ve seen immense progress from family formation benefits to safeguarding against blatant discrimination at all levels of the workplace,” RaShawn "Shawnie" Hawkins, senior director of HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, told HR Brew via email in response to Walmart’s changes.

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The top three issues HR pros must tackle, according to SHRM’s CEO

HR Brew

Ohio Department of Youth Services allowing a reverse discrimination lawsuit to proceed, and striking down a rule requiring someone from a majority group to meet a different burden of proof than those from minority groups as an example. (A Why HR, of course, according to Taylor. He cited the recent Supreme Court ruling in Ames v.

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Most workers get time off to vote, but few take it. Why?

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Of course, the how of implementing such a policy is also important,” she says. HR should also emphasize that any discrimination in providing employees time off based on their actual or perceived political preference would subject managers to termination.

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Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process

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NexGen EAP’s E-Learning Program offers courses such as Sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Preventing Employment Discrimination; and Evaluating Your Onboarding Process to ensure that your company is successful in addressing unconscious bias in the hiring process.

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What is Sensitivity Training & Why It Is Important in the Workplace?

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Legal and Ethical Considerations Sensitivity training includes an overview of relevant laws and regulations related to workplace discrimination, harassment, and diversity. This involves setting the tone for respectful behavior, addressing bias and discrimination, and promoting diversity at all levels of the organization.