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As anti-LGBTQ+ laws proliferate, workers say they want employers to be advocates
The majority of workers surveyed by an advocacy nonprofit said LGBTQ+ equality has worsened in the past year. Published March 27, 2024 Ginger ChristReporter Dive Brief: Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has been on the rise, and 2023 set an all-time high, Out & Equal CEO Erin Uritus said in a statement. 2024 is on pace to exceed last…
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Zoom declares new DEI approach as tech industry trims diversity investments
Zoom will partner with “well-established and well-regarded DEI firms who work closely with tech companies,” its COO told employees in a Jan. 29 memo. Published Feb. 13, 2024 Ryan GoldenSenior Reporter Video communications platform Zoom announced job cuts late last month as well as a strategic shift in the company’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion,…
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Age bias claims highlight pitfalls of omitting older workers from DEI goals
A lack of warmth — and even downright hostility — toward older talent is apparent in recent suits. Published Jan. 24, 2024 Caroline ColvinReporter An oft-forgotten facet of diversity, equity and inclusion work, age is a veritable workplace issue — one protected by federal law. Older workers receive protection through the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ,…
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4 Ways to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
BY SHARON RUSINOWITZ DIRECTOR OF CONTENT MARKETING Greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace fuels a wider range of ideas, expertise, and life experience, helping evolve any organization’s collective knowledge and overall mindset. In fact, there’s plenty of tangible evidence pointing to the fact that diversity is better for business. Studies reveal that more diverse…