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Disabled workers deal with unreported discrimination, denied accommodations, Deloitte survey finds

HR Brew

It’s not a homogenous group. Discrimination and inclusion experiences. Some 41% of respondents said they have experienced discrimination in the workplace, most commonly through microaggressions, bullying, or harassment. Like many areas of diversity—inclusion is so nuanced.” But only 52% of those behaviors were reported.

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The Supreme Court adds reverse discrimination case to its next session

HR Brew

The Supreme Court could shift the necessary standards for consideration of workplace discrimination lawsuits in the upcoming term, which could impact future discrimination cases. the Supreme Court announced that it would review a workplace discrimination case in Ohio. But Ames’ lawyers argue that standing precedent is unfair.

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the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work

Ask a Manager

This post, the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Crockpot discrimination. She looked me in the eye and completely seriously told me, ‘This is crockpot discrimination!'” Part one was yesterday.).

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Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,078 workers, shared exclusively with HR Brew. Of those surveyed, 19% identified as having a disability.

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

HR Brew

However, there’s a strong business case for continuing DE&I efforts, the civil rights groups reminded the CEOs. By abandoning DE&I programs, companies are putting politics in front of employees, and workers could be exposed to discrimination.

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Walmart walks back some DE&I commitments, stands firm on employee resource groups

HR Brew

We can deliver on it because we are willing to change alongside our associates and customers who represent all of America,” Molly Blakeman, group director of enterprise communications, at Walmart, told HR Brew in an email. Roughly 70% of the company’s corporate workforce is white, according to its most recent belonging report.

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Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Proven Tactics for Recruiting a Diverse Talent Pool

HR Digest

The committee should be made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including individuals from underrepresented groups. Critics of affirmative action argue that it can lead to reverse discrimination or unfairly advantage certain groups over others.