Discrimination comes in all forms, and one that rarely gets discussed is accent discrimination. As recruiting technologist Ali Hackett points out, … Read more
Is Accentism the Last Taboo in Recruiting?
In a 2014 study from the University of Manchester, language professor Dr. Alex Baratta described accentism as “the last taboo” of modern society. … Read more
From D&I Events to Black Instagram Squares: The Good and the Bad of Recruiting’s Response to Inequality
America got an overdue wake-up call last year. We saw more stories of systemic racism and inequality come onto the front pages of our newspapers and … Read more
Best of TLNT: Top 5 Diversity & Inclusion Stories of 2020
Perhaps you may have noticed that TLNT is not running any 2021 predictions articles. Believe me, it’s not because of a lack of people and companies … Read more
Best of ERE: Top 5 Diversity & Inclusion Stories of 2020
In 2020, countless companies woke up to the importance of diversity and inclusion. Or not. It’s hard to tell. There’s no question that … Read more
Happening on TLNT: The Black Female Introvert
“When people expect a sassy, bold, dramatic, and highly communicative bearing, Black introverted women can leave the impression of being aloof, … Read more
Happening on ERE: One Black Woman’s Tale of Exclusion
Meet Nejha Mason. For decades, Nejha has embraced her role in HR and recruiting. If only HR and recruiting similarly embraced her. In her recent TLNT … Read more
Best Hire Ever: Impact of Multicultural California Voting Down Prop 16 on Future DEI Programs
In Episode 22 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn talks with California resident (born and bred), news editor, and professor John Hollon about the defeat of … Read more
The Future of White Men and Diversity
Even though the reins of power remain firmly in the hands of white men, there is a growing belief amongst some of them that they don’t have a future in the … Read more
Happening on TLNT: Can We Bring Women Back to the Future?
There’s no shortage of research confirming that implicit gender bias persists. But here’s come anyway: 75% of people associate higher levels of … Read more