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As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. Recession-Proofing DEI Departments…
An internship is a short-term professional learning experience offered by a company or organization for a fixed period. Internships began in the 11th century to help apprentices learn a trade. Today, there are an estimated 300,000 interns in the United States each year. Most Fortune 500 companies and jobs in…
The golden years of retirement may be tarnished for people of color. Not only do households of color have lower participation rates and balances in retirement plans, but they are also more likely to invest in less risky assets with lower returns and take hardship withdrawals and loans. All of…
People often speak about events at the workplace using language related to trauma, such as being “scarred” by a negative experience, dealing with “bullying” from co-workers or bosses, and describing a company culture as “toxic.” Yet, until recently, addressing the effects of workplace trauma was not something most employers considered….
Each year, November 11 marks Veterans Day, which is a time to pay respect to people who have served in the armed forces. But did you know that the entire month of November is National Veterans and Military Families Month? About National Veterans and Military Families Month National Veterans and…
As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. How DEI Has…
Here at DiversityInc, we’re data people. Our Top 50 assessment and specialty lists are based on data collected from the roughly 1,800 major employers who take our annual survey, which covers policies, practices and procedures as they relate to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Learn more about our Top 50…
While the month of October and Disability Employment Awareness Month has come to an end, we wanted to continue the conversation about disability inclusivity as it is important to think about it year-round. In this video, DiversityInc Senior Digital Copy Editor Danielle Hess spoke with Sally Pabin, National Vice President,…
As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. Outcome of Race-Conscious…
Troy Williams grew up in the segregated South and knows what it’s like to be poor. He describes his former living conditions as “horrible.” “In rural North Carolina, for my first 14 years, we lived in a home with no running water and no inside bathroom,” he says. Williams’ mother…
