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How anti-DE&I legislation could limit the talent pipeline and impact corporate diversity

HR Brew

But advocates feared that ending race-conscious admissions would negatively impact on racial diversity at US colleges. The data is preliminary and mixed, and many schools haven’t disclosed the racial makeup of their new students, but some experts believe diversity will not improve unless colleges change how they recruit. “I

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98% of businesses have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from 5% in 2002, report finds

HR Brew

Almost all (98%) participating businesses now have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from just 5% when the index began in 2002. Some 72% also provide gender transition guidelines and policies so employees can appropriately support their colleagues who may be going through the gender transition process.

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This leader is crafting diversity and culture strategies for more than 1 million contingent workers

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As global VP of culture, diversity, and sustainability, Perrault handles culture, diversity, and sustainability initiatives for Magnits hundreds of clients one million contingent workers. The superficial approach to diversity metrics, often referred to as diversity washing.

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From one-size-fits-all strategies to nap pods, these are the workplace fads HR pros want to leave in 2024

HR Brew

Unlimited time off certainly sounds nice, but some studies have found that employees with these policies take less time off than those with traditional accrual plans. I think that companies that have an unlimited time off policy should implement a minimum of PTO each employee needs to use each year.”

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Finding the Diamond in Your Candidate Pool

Speaker: Anise Wiley-Little - Author, Senior Executive, Board Member and Managing Partner at MEGA-K Enterprises LLC

Building guidelines, policies, and training for inclusive hiring practices that align with your organization’s vision, mission, and goals of Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and Justice will allow you to cast a wide net in attracting the best talent. What’s the difference?

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AI, talent shortages, and distrust: These are the biggest challenges HR pros are bracing for in 2025

HR Brew

We are committed to addressing these challenges by investing in advanced collaboration tools, promoting flexible work policies, and creating initiatives that foster a sense of belonging and connection among all employees.”—Leslie

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As some companies publicly back away from DE&I, Amazon quietly stands firm

HR Brew

The audit examined the policies, programs, and benefits of Amazon’s more than 750,000 US hourly associates and conducted employee listening sessions to uncover where the company is succeeding, has room for improvement, and might be open to potential legal risks. 30 blog post. “We

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A Commitment to Transparent HCM Metrics, and What It Takes To Get There

Speaker: George LaRocque, Crystal Andrews Banks, and Chris Powell

Companies are increasingly choosing to publish diversity and inclusion and other human capital metrics publicly and transparently.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial. Objectives: 🌎 The impact of 2024’s political and economic climate on HR policy and DEI efforts.