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The next DE&I component to rebrand: employee resource groups

HR Brew

As some companies roll back DE&I efforts in response to pressure from conservative activists, a vital part of DE&I programming is also changing: employee resource groups (ERGs). While DE&I skeptics may see this as a victory, one expert believes the change shows diversity and inclusion progress. ERG language shift.

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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. His efforts have focused on gay and transgender people in particular; he previously made a film attacking trans people.

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What is Headcount Reporting? A Complete Guide for Employers

HR Lineup

For example, companies may need to report data related to gender diversity, minority representation, and employment status for compliance purposes. Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Efforts Diversity and inclusion are major priorities for many organizations. Key Use Cases: Tracking progress toward diversity goals.

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As some companies publicly back away from DE&I, Amazon quietly stands firm

HR Brew

Last year, the company also combined its disparate DE&I teams—each responsible for different business developments such as promotions, inclusion, and participation—into one group, known as the inclusive experiences and technology (IXT) team, which is now responsible for all global DE&I efforts.

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How to Build a DEI Mentorship That Increases Retention and Productivity

Speaker: Dave Wilkin and Karissa Bussard

Karissa Bussard, Global Senior HR Partner, Digital Technology at GE Corporate and our CEO Dave Wilkin will speak about how she recently launched a mentorship program using 10KC to create a better system for inclusion and equality at GE for women and minority groups. Move the needle on your diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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Apple and Amazon appear to be sticking with their DE&I programs

HR Brew

In contrast, Apple was doubling down on its diversity commitments. Castleberry told employees that the company will move from programs built by individual groups to focusing on groups with proven outcomes. The Inclusion & Diversity section of Apples website outlines why the initiatives are important to its business.

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Microsoft cuts some of its DE&I staff

HR Brew

Our focus on diversity and inclusion is unwavering and we are holding firm on our expectations, prioritizing accountability, and continuing to focus on this work,” Jeff Jones, senior director of communications at Microsoft, told HR Brew in a statement sent via email. The company has long claimed to be a champion of diversity in tech.

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How 2400+ Recruiting Professionals Are Reimagining Their Fall Strategy

Speaker: Handshakes Find Your Next Conference

Explore the diversity hiring metrics you need to move the needle. Get perspective from student group leaders to elevate exposure. Uncover the evolving trends driving Gen Z’s employment decisions. Accelerate technical hiring with stronger engineering partnerships. See student sharks audit employer brands in our recruiting tank.

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How the Lack of Intersectionality Knowledge Can Influence Workplace Culture

Speaker: Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez, EdD

Organizations looking to foster a workplace culture of belonging not only need to adopt a broad DEI lens, but to recognize how their employees can belong to multiple marginalized groups. In short, they need to embrace intersectionality. The real work comes when we recognize intersectionality and tackle microaggressions in the workplace.

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Championing Different Abilities as Opportunities: Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Speaker: Janine Nicole Dennis, Chief Innovations Officer, Talent Think Innovations

As we continue to traverse the discussion of fostering a more diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce it is equally important to improve how we support the broad spectrum of disabled candidates.