Tag: DEI

FCC Chair Focuses on Eliminating Corporate DEI

On July 8, 2025, T-Mobile notified Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr that it would be rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program so the FCC would approve the company’s proposed merger with US Cellular Corp.’s wireless operations and its purchase of the fiberoptic internet service provider Metronet. On July 10, the […]

Building Belonging with Diverse People-Led Teams 

Inclusion and belonging are essential to building a workplace where every individual feels valued, seen, and empowered to thrive. When human resource leaders provide employees with the space and opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, it drives innovation and engagement that enhances operations.  At 84.51°, a retail data science, media, and insights company, one of the […]

Employers Record Wins in Title VII Suits Over DEI Training

Employers have recently prevailed in several cases across the country in which employees have attacked diversity training and other workplace initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), indicating that many courts don’t consider these trainings to be violations of federal antidiscrimination laws. Antidiscrimination Training Doesn’t Create Hostile Workplace Many of the lawsuits arose after […]

Employers in so-called ‘sanctuary cities’ need to prepare for increased ICE enforcement

As many readers are certainly aware, President Donald Trump has resumed and intensified immigration enforcement efforts. In the most recent wave of action, the president issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publish a list of all sanctuary jurisdictions. DHS recently released its list, which includes states, cities, and […]

SCOTUS Ruling on Title VII Discrimination Claims: Same Standard Applies to Majority and Minority Group Plaintiffs

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, which, given the subject matter of the case, impacts employers nationwide. The Ames decision confirmed that all Title VII plaintiffs alleging employment discrimination – regardless of whether they belong to a majority or minority group – […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: HR’s New Flight Path—Lead Beyond the Storm

At SHRM 25, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM’s President and CEO, delivered a powerful message that resonated with every HR professional: our job has fundamentally changed. We’re no longer just reacting to problems or trying to keep up; instead, we’re now charting the course for the future of work. Taylor’s main speech urged HR leaders to […]

HRDA Frankly Speaking: DEI’s Core Truth—Neutralizing the Playing Field

In conversations surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), backlash and misconceptions often cloud the true intent. Yet, at its heart, DEI isn’t about special treatment; it’s about unlocking potential for everyone. As a leader deeply committed to embedding empathy and emotional intelligence into every aspect of operations, Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at […]

Navigating the DEI Crossroads: A Guide for HR Professionals

For Human Resources (HR) professionals, the corporate landscape around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a high-stakes tightrope walk. Once hailed as a vital framework for building a thriving workforce, DEI initiatives now face intense scrutiny that places HR departments at the center of a contentious debate. As major corporations like Walmart and Tractor […]

Faces of HR: Meet Traliant’s Talent Architect, Casey Heck

Casey Heck, the SVP of Human Resources at online training company Traliant, is a true force in the HR world. With over 15 years under her belt, she’s a strategic business leader known for shaking things up in the best way possible. Heck has a knack for building powerhouse cultures, rolling out programs that make […]

Unwavering Commitment: LaToya Rose’s Approach to DEI at Macmillan 

With a background in marketing and advertising, LaToya Rose found her niche in another role that requires strong communication skills and a solid understanding of human behaviors and motivations— Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Macmillan Publishers.  “It was both an unexpected and natural progression,” she reflects, sharing that she was approached […]