Posts Tagged ‘DEI goals’
7 Metrics for Monitoring the Effectiveness of DEI Initiatives
Pay equity and pay disparity have achieved prominence in recent years following the recognition that, despite years of attention, inequities continue to exist—especially among women and people of color (POC). The intersectionality of pay equity and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) represents the recognition that pay disparities such as wage gaps are influenced not only…
Read MoreEEOC Title VII: What It Means for AI & Pay Equity Compliance
Employers that use AI and automated systems such as pay equity software to streamline workplace processes have received a stark reminder about potential employment discrimination violations. On May 18th, the EEOC released a technical assistance document outlining the application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to automated systems incorporating artificial intelligence…
Read MoreMay Heritage Observances Offer Opportunity for Inclusion
There are a number of cultural observance months that are celebrated in the United States—two will be celebrated this May—Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. These commemorative observances provide a reminder to employers about the various elements of diversity that may be present within their workforces and an opportunity to celebrate…
Read MoreUnderstanding EEO-1 Reporting: Components 1 & 2
EEO-1 Reporting: What to Know About Components 1 and 2 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that 2022 EEO-1 data collection will likely open in mid-July 2023, however, this date is tentative. To stay informed, you can find updates when they’re available at the official EEO-1 data collection website. Also on the line…
Read MoreRoe v. Wade Decision Signals Loss of Equality
On Friday, June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade case, signifying a major loss of equality for our country. The 5-4 ruling to reverse Roe ended 50 years’ worth of constitutional protections for abortion rights in the U.S. Now, the ability to allow or ban abortion…
Read More4 Steps For Helping Your Organization Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth, or June 19, first became a federal holiday last year. It was the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983. The monumental event was one of many critical changes happening across the U.S. and around the world. While this year’s Juneteenth fell on a Sunday, organizations can implement measures…
Read MoreThe Role of Accountability in Your Organization’s DEI Plan
All too often, well-intentioned organizations find themselves in a conundrum when it comes to implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It’s a familiar scenario: Despite dutifully rolling out well-thought-out DEI policies and procedures, employers are left to wonder what gives when issues around representation and equity in their organizations persist. In many cases, it…
Read MoreRemembering Rosa Parks This Black History Month
February is Black History Month and this year we’re starting the celebration by paying our respects to Rosa Parks. In light of Mrs. Parks’ birthday tomorrow, February 4, 2022, we will be reflecting on what she accomplished for African American civil rights. Her most well-known contribution dates back to 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama. After a…
Read MoreWorkforce Investment Disclosure Act to Require Annual DEI Reporting
Prompted by the workplace inequities exacerbated by COVID-19, congress unveiled the Workforce Investment Disclosure Act of 2021, with the intention of renewing organizations’ focus on employee equity. From layoffs to workplace safety and paid leave, COVID-19 exposed distinct workforce management practices that impact employees. With race and gender-based workplace discrimination at the forefront, negative health…
Read MoreFederal Agencies Kick-off HIRE Program to Promote DEI&A
Today, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP ) launched their partnership program to ensure workplace equity – the Hiring Initiative to Reimagine Equity (HIRE). According to the official fact sheet, “HIRE is a multi-year collaborative effort chaired by EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows and OFCCP Director Jenny…
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