Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees: Where Companies Are Progressing and Falling Short

?New SHRM research reveals that most LGBTQ+ workers perceive inclusivity and fairness at work, but findings also suggest that their companies still have a long way to go to fully embrace diversity,... Read more »

Racial, Gender Discrimination in Tech Industry Worsening

?As mass layoffs continue to plague the technology industry, a new report by tech career marketplace Dice revealed that racism and sexism are growing problems in the profession. According to the survey... Read more »

EEOC Offers Recommendations for Addressing Harassment in Federal Workplaces

?More than half of federal-sector equal employment opportunity (EEO) complaints since 2018 have included an allegation of harassment, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The agency is working to... Read more »

Female Leaders Not Likely to Recommend Their Own Company

?The barriers to advancement that women face in the workplace have been well-documented. However, a new report by Linkage, a women’s leadership development firm acquired by SHRM, revealed that many organizations aren’t... Read more »

Black Mothers at Work: How Discrimination, Low Pay Erode Their Health

?Black women have historically faced hurdles in the workplace that impact their health. The federal government has taken notice. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hosted a webinar in April on... Read more »

Is Being ‘Woke’ Good or Bad for Business?

Bud Light has been mired in controversy for partnering with a transgender influencer and activities. The situation gave rise to the conversation of “wokeness” in a business setting. Jay McDonald, a business... Read more »

The Bumpy Path to Leadership for Women

?Historically, women have held fewer leadership positions than men. Federal data shows that women account for 47 percent of the U.S. workforce but just 31 percent of top executive roles. Many factors... Read more »

$2.6 Million Lawsuit Highlights How Discrimination Plagues the Construction Industry

?A recent lawsuit against a Maryland-based company underscores how discrimination has run rampant in the construction industry. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) obtained a default judgment in U.S. District Court... Read more »

Transgender Inclusion at Work Reaches Record Numbers

?As organizations around the world celebrate the accomplishments of transgender people on International Transgender Day of Visibility, the number of companies incorporating policies to protect transgender workers has surged in recent years.... Read more »

SHRM Research: Pay Transparency Improves Business Outcomes, Could Close Wage Gap

?Many organizations that provide salary ranges in job postings are reaping rewards. About 70 percent of organizations that list pay ranges in job advertisements said it has led to more people applying... Read more »