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10 Employers Still Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in 2025

Mar 04, 2025

By Marion Davis Riding on a wave of anti-DEI legislation last year that especially impacted public universities , with the onset of 2025, President Donald J. Trump has taken further action against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the government sector. This has led to several corporations such as Target, Walmart, and Amazon likewise rolling back their own DEI programs in an attempt to appease members of the public. While...

How Inclusive Hiring Practices Support Disabled Talent and Drive Workplace Diversity

Sep 23, 2024

With research showing that 53% of Gen Z identifies as neurodivergent, neuroinclusion is a rapidly growing strategic necessity for Employers. Businesses that embrace disabled and neurodivergent talent also see huge gains in profitability. Employers can significantly improve their support for disabled employees by removing barriers to job opportunities within their organizations, starting at the recruitment stage. Often, companies...

Next Generation Workforce Isn't Crazy About Current State of Workplace Inclusiveness

Mar 12, 2024

Many companies promote themselves as bastions of diversity and inclusion, but a recent study reveals a gap between perception and reality. This new research suggests Gen Z LGBTQ+ employees aren't buying it. Today Gen Z identifies as LGBTQ+ at nearly 6x the rate of Gen X1, and are expected to make up 30% of the total US workforce by 20302, highlighting disconnects in employee engagement that need to be addressed. And millennials continue to...

Steps to Promote Access and Equity for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Oct 17, 2023

By Marion Davis Each October, the US Department of Labor (DOL) recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month. For 2023, the DOL will be focusing on the theme of “ advancing access and equity ” for disabled professionals during this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month campaign. While the celebrations in October are meant to raise awareness, employers should apply this awareness year-round with strategies for...

Importance of Age Diversity in the Workplace

Aug 14, 2023

By Marion Davis Age diversity within the workplace is a crucial and oft-overlooked aspect of creating an inclusive work environment. Many news headlines reference the trend of Baby Boomers aging out of the workforce . However, the reality is that many companies are failing to retain Baby Boomers who want to continue working in what columnists have termed a “ brain drain ” as valuable knowledge is lost to the corporate world. Promoting...

Nashville Superspeedway Hires Erik Moses Nascar's First African American Track President

Aug 22, 2020

Nashville Superspeedway, Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced that long time sports and entertainment executive, Erik Moses has been selected to serve as its next track President. He is the first African American to serve as track president in NASCAR history. Dover Motorsports announced the hiring before Saturday's Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. Moses said: "Our partnership with NASCAR is for them to put on the race and...

XPO Names LaQuenta Jacobs as Chief Diversity Officer

Jul 28, 2020

XPO Logistics has announced that LaQuenta Jacobs will head the newly created position of chief diversity officer position. She will start her new position on Aug. 3, 2020. As an advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusion at XPO, Jacobs will be tasked with providing cultural leadership and strategic direction. Jacobs has 23 years of experience as a human resources executive. She joined XPO in 2018 as head of human resources for the...

The Washington Post Names Krissah Thompson as Its First Managing Editor for Diversity and Inclusion

Jul 28, 2020

The Washington Post announced that veteran editor and reporter Krissah Thompson has been selected to serve as it’s first managing editor for diversity and inclusion. She is the first African American woman to become a managing editor in the Post’s 143-year history. She started at the Post as a summer reporting intern in 2001. Thompson most recently served as an assignment editor in Style, leading the section’s coverage of politics,...

UC System Names Former Ohio State Head Michael V. Drake as Next President

Jul 08, 2020

On Tuesday, the University of California System’s Board of Regents unanimously approved Dr. Michael V. Drake to be the next UC president, becoming the first black president in UC system history. He succeeds Janet Napolitano who became UC's first female president in 2013. A champion of diversity and inclusion, the former Ohio State President takes over a UC system facing unprecedented challenges such as the global pandemic, budget woes,...

Rick Callender Set to Start as CEO of the Santa Clara Valley Water District

Jul 07, 2020

The Santa Clara Valley Water Board of Directors recently announced that Rick Callender has been selected to serve as thechief executive officer starting on July 11, 2020. He becomes the water district’s first African American CEO and one of the most high-ranking African-American water leaders in the United States. Callender who has been with the water district since 1996, and most recently served as Deputy Administrative Officer for...

Ronald Taylor Hired as Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Mizuho Americas

Jul 07, 2020

During these times of heightened racial injustice, companies are stepping up their efforts to hire diversity leaders to lead their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Today, Mizuho Americas announced the hiring of Ronald Taylor as Managing Director, Head of Diversity and Inclusion. The hiring of Taylor signals Mizuho’s continuing commitment to diversity and inclusion and fostering a workplace culture that benefits from diverse...

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