Commentary and Insights

All Items: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

  • Infographic: Raising the Impact of 'S' (in ESG) to Advance DEI

    Date:
    November 27, 2023

    Discusses the rising importance of the social (S) component in ESG strategies, HR's role in designing social agency, the business case for organizational investment in social agency, and a visual representation of the insights to actions HR leaders should take to advance the measurable business impact of S in their organizations.

  • Building Organizational Alignment to Drive Pay Equity Progress

    Date:
    October 10, 2023

    Pay equity is business critical and as important as any other C-Suite priority. However, HR and business leaders often disagree on who owns pay equity analyses and process implementation. This article discusses how organizations can build alignment to make sustainable pay equity progress.

  • DEI is (Still) Hot. But Are You Managing the Data Safely?

    Date:
    September 12, 2023

    Data collection and analysis is integral to any comprehensive DEI effort, but data management is critical. This article provides insights and guidance on managing DEI data effectively.

  • Leaders and Workers View Pay Equity Prioritization Differently

    Date:
    August 29, 2023

    XpertHR's global research report on pay equity revealed a disconnect in how leaders and employees view pay equity prioritization. This article analyzes the report's key findings and provides actionable recommendations for bridging the pay equity perception gap.

  • New Research Presents Practical Steps to Address Workplace Inequity

    Date:
    August 15, 2023

    To attract and retain top talent, HR leaders today must implement a more strategic approach to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. This article reviews key recommendations from the DIAL Global Diversity Review to help leaders work toward this goal.

  • Pronoun Policies Aren't Enough to Foster Inclusivity

    Date:
    July 25, 2023

    As pronoun policies become more popular among employers looking to foster inclusivity for employees of all gender identities, many are beginning to wonder: How well do they really work? This article takes a look.

  • Will Blockbuster Affirmative Action Ruling Stifle DEI Programs?

    Date:
    July 6, 2023

    This article explores what the Supreme Court's decision to strike down race-based admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina could mean for employers.

  • Lessons to Learn From Target's Pride Month Decision

    Date:
    June 9, 2023

    The fallout of Target's response to backlash for its 2023 Pride Month merchandise has inspired a greater conversation about employer social justice efforts. This article provides five ways employers can respond to avoid a similar outcome.

  • Reframing Culture Fit to Avoid Its Dangers

    Date:
    May 23, 2023

    Trouble can occur when "culture fit" becomes a euphemism for something else. But can it still have value if defined correctly? This article takes a look.

  • What's Next for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies?

    Date:
    March 23, 2023

    Creating a safe environment in which employees can be their authentic selves, not hiding their identity or their values, makes for happier employees. This article explores the steps organizations must take in order to get there.

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