Two years ago, I was an HR executive. Having spent 20 years in developing my career in the field, I became burnt out and very angry. I was tired of all the … Read more
“Have Sex With Me or I’ll Pull the Contract”: Tales of LGBTQ Discrimination
Editor’s Note: We should applaud the Supreme Court’s recent decision to protect LGBTQ rights in the workplace. However, it will take much more … Read more
The Problem With SHRM: Why HR Professionals Feel Disappointed, Disillusioned, and Deserted
Why do employees hate HR? Notice I’m not asking if they do. They do. OK, maybe “hate” is a strong word. Many workers might simply dislike, feel suspicious … Read more
The Legal Lounge: 9th Circuit Says Salary History Is No Basis for Unequal Pay for Equal Work
Andrea is a recruiter. She hired both Jamal and Vanessa as marketing managers. Jamal and Vanessa started at about the same time and have basically the same … Read more
Decision Could Be Close On Transgender, Sex Orientation Discrimination
On October 8th, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in three cases that may determine whether Title VII’s prohibition against discrimination “on the … Read more
High Court to Decide Gay, Transgender Job Protections
Editor’s note: The US Supreme Court returned to work this week with an agenda of politically charged cases and right out of the gate are three … Read more
Pride Month: A Reminder that Diversity Is More Than Just What You Can See
The annual celebration of Pride Month in June exists to promote change in attitudes and increase awareness surrounding inclusion today. Pride Month can … Read more
Court May Finally Resolve If Sexual Orientation Is Protected
Many Americans assume it is against the law to fire someone over their sexual orientation. But, technically, Congress has never outlawed that. Instead, … Read more
Diversity Is Not Just About Gender and Race
In today’s world, we hear “diversity” everywhere. It’s a buzzword. But when we think about what diversity means and the initiatives that have come to … Read more
U.S. Corporations Supporting New LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill
There is a sure-fire way to avoid the uncertainty of when and how the Supreme Court may — legal jargon in 3…2…1… — adjudicate LGBT rights under Title VII … Read more