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98% of businesses have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from 5% in 2002, report finds

HR Brew

Almost all (98%) participating businesses now have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from just 5% when the index began in 2002. Now, 75% of participating employers offer an LGBTQ+ health benefits guide, up from 63% in 2024.

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Civil rights groups want businesses to reaffirm commitment to DE&I as programs come under attack

HR Brew

Diverse companies perform better financially , and emerging professionals prefer to work for them. ​​”Abandoning DEI will have long-term consequences on business success -- ultimately shirking fiduciary responsibility to employees, consumers, and shareholders,” the letter read. Ellis’ optimism may have some truth to it.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 

MP Wired For HR

2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act August 15th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has ushered in a new era of workplace protections for pregnant employees. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

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World of HR: 77% of employers in Japan say they’re sticking with DEI

HR Brew

Some 77% of companies said they will continue promoting diversity, while just 3% are reviewing their DEI initiatives. Japan, however, hasnt adopted diversity and inclusion efforts as much as some other countries, and appears to be struggling with inclusion, according to the Japan Times. DEI is a global trend. Satellite view.

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The Compehensive Dictionary of HR Terms To Know [In 2024]

AIHR

Go to Glossary Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging terms 18. Ageism Ageism in the workplace refers to employee discrimination based on age. Disparate treatment Disparate treatment is a form of intentional discrimination against certain groups of people in an organization. ” 20. This is called reverse ageism.

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Navigating EU CSRD and Pay Equality

Trusaic

Rules relating to this directive will begin applying in 2025 for financial year 2024 for large organizations, through 2029 for financial year 2028 for smaller businesses. Pay equity is interconnected with global issues surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEI&A), as well as the “social’’ element of ESG criteria.

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List of Top Pay Equity Software in 2024

HR Lineup

This article highlights the top pay equity software in 2024, providing a detailed overview of their key features and the specific needs each addresses. The main goal of pay equity software is to ensure that employees are compensated fairly and consistently based on their role, experience, and qualifications, without bias or discrimination.