Generation Z and the Pandemic: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impacts
The tremendous impacts to everyday life brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt by every demographic, no matter how we slice...
The Trouble With (Most) Unconscious Bias Training
One of the most common criticisms of unconscious bias training is its perceived lack of effectiveness.
Shift in Generational Attitudes Toward LGBT
One of the most important business reasons for companies to embrace diversity and inclusion is to better understand and cater to...
Diversity Programs Inadvertently Stir Controversy: Inclusion is for Everyone
Diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice movements have picked up tremendous steam in recent years—and in recent months. The rapid...
Should We Be Alarmed About a Mass Exodus of Women From the Workplace?
It’s probably not news to anyone to hear that U.S. workforce participation has fallen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone who...
Rethinking Criminal Background Screening: A Win-Win
A common preliminary question on many job applications asks applicants whether or not they’ve ever been convicted of a crime. While these...
Saturday Night Live (SNL) Joke Sparks Transphobia Debate
A recent segment on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” sparked swift backlash and allegations of transphobia from some observers. In...
The Hidden Bias of the Pandemic Recession
Generalized numbers often hide the fact that the COVID-19 economy has been much harder on some than on others. For example, there has been a
Are You the Victim, or the Perpetrator, of Availability Bias?
We frequently write about and discuss unconscious bias – what it is and how it impacts decision making. Unconscious bias generally refers...
Are Your Staffing Decisions Based on Merits or Mirrors?
As a society, America tends to support the concept of a meritocracy, at least as it relates to the business world. The basic idea behind...
