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Why hair discrimination should be the next focus for DEI progress

HRExecutive

In the last four years, 22 states have adopted versions of the Crown Act , first passed in California in 2019 to prohibit employers from discriminating based on hair style and texture that is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. I want employers to think about their environment.”

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4 Ways HR Analytics Can Improve Workplace Diversity

Cornerstone On Demand

There are multiple studies showing that diversity improves organizational bottom lines: McKinsey quarterly reported that between 2008 and 2010, companies with more diverse teams were top financial performers, and according to a study by Lu Hong and Scott E. Eliminating Workforce Discrimination with Big Data.

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: A Critical Step Towards Women’s Equality

Accurate Background

“It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy or gender. Intertwined with this law is another closely related initiative enacted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission : The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). Pregnancy Discrimination & Harassment. It is not illegal to talk about it.”. Sheryl Sandberg.

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Employers: Ongoing Measurement Key to Successful DEI Efforts

Trusaic

million to settle a race-discrimination class-action lawsuit, one of the largest such settlements in U.S. The WSJ notes that, “At Coke, a sense of complacency set in, especially after the company shifted to focus on gender diversity” around 2010. In this case, we’re referring to the Coca-Cola Co. agreed to pay $192.5 history. …

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10 Real-Life Examples of Mental Health Discrimination at Work

Terryberry

And while today mental health has become less stigmatized, unfortunately mental health discrimination still occurs. And one place this discrimination can be particularly impactful is in the workplace. Unfortunately, discrimination accusations are on the rise. That’s an increase of 20% from 2010.

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360-Degree Feedback Pros and Cons

Reflektive

In an article published in The International Journal of Human Resource Management , in 2010, Rainer Hensel of the Hague University of Professional Development, the Netherlands, wrote: “Ten raters are needed to reach a satisfying reliability level of 0.7 The first example may be harder to identify and prevent.

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Steer Clear Of These Common HR Compliance Fines

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As an example , the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed that in 2010, “it secured more than $404 million in monetary benefits for individuals.” And that’s only with regard to discrimination. The reality is, it can be hard to keep track of each and every instance where compliance could be an issue.