From blatant racism and sexism to unrealistic expectations and bizarre demands, here are some of the most shocking tales. Read more
Walmart expands virtual health benefits; Washington Post offers buyouts to cut headcount
This week the nation's largest employer announced big upgrades to its health benefits package; meanwhile, the loss-making Washington Post has begun … Read more
When You Hire Mike But Get Mary
When supporting transgender candidates and employees, there are both legal and moral matters to consider. Read more
The Misplaced Focus on Gendered Language in Job Posts
New research debunks the commonly held belief that tailored language increases gender diversity. Read more
Hiring Managers Reveal Their Biases Against Nonbinary Gender Pronouns
More than 80% of nonbinary people say that identifying as such would hurt their job search. And indeed, they have reason to be concerned, according to new … Read more
The Disappearance of Women Leaders
A new study from LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company finds that “women leaders are leaving their companies at the highest rate in years, and the … Read more
Rethinking language that works at work
You’ve probably noticed it. Years of quarantining and virtual meetings have ushered in new levels of at-work casualness. Whether it’s emojis punctuating … Read more
Most Interesting HR stories of the week
And they call it, puppy love… We all know that by 2025, millennials (those born between 1980-1994), will comprise the largest proportion of the US … Read more
Companies Appear to Value Diversity & Inclusion — and Yet…
Throughout my career as a Black, female lawyer, I faced racism and discrimination in the workplace. One incident that particularly stands out was when I … Read more
Ending the Motherhood Penalty
Covid isn’t going away. That’s what the infectious disease experts tell us. Instead of trying to eradicate it, the hope is that with enough vaccinations … Read more