DE Talk | Merit, Myths, and Measurement: Navigating the New ROI of Workplace Diversity
Season 7 • Episode 7
What happens to workplace diversity when the regulatory landscape shifts overnight? In this episode, compliance consultant Alicia Wallace and former Fortune 500 Chief Diversity Officer David Casey move beyond theory to discuss the reality of leading through change.
Drawing on their history of managing hundreds of successful audits for some of the most recognizable brands, Alicia and David offer a masterclass in practitioner-level strategy. They pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bridge the gap between strict EEO compliance and meaningful culture, including how to go beyond “table stakes” as compliance is just the starting point, lessons from both sides of the OFCCP desk as the auditor and audited, and finally, a candid look at why merit-based hiring isn’t a threat to diversity, but a tool for data-grounded decisions.
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DE Talk Unplugged | Real or Robot? Navigating Candidate Fraud in the Age of AI
In the world of talent acquisition, AI is often celebrated as a game-changer for streamlining everything from sourcing to onboarding. However, there is a shadow side to these advancements that many TA teams are now grappling with: bots and AI-driven candidate fraud....
DE Talk | Real or Robot? Navigating Candidate Fraud in the Age of AI
Season 7 • Bonus Episode
Is the candidate on your screen a real person or a deepfake? It’s a question more recruiters are having to ask. In this episode of DE Talk, Shannon Offord sits down with Dwaine Maltais, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexxt to tackle the growing issue of candidate fraud. They explore the “trifecta” driving this surge—AI, automation, and accessibility—and share practical advice on how recruiters can spot red flags, verify candidate identities, and introduce good friction into the hiring process without ruining the candidate experience.
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Missouri v. Starbucks: A Legal Overview on the State’s DEI Challenge
In February 2026, a federal court brought a decisive end to one of the most high-profile legal challenges against corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The lawsuit, Missouri v. Starbucks, served as a critical test case for how far state...
Greatly Expanded IPEDS Reporting for Colleges & Universities Approved by Trump Administration
The following compliance alert was provided by Mickey Silberman, Esq. and Michelle Duncan, Esq. of Silberman Law PC. Submission of Seven Years of Detailed Data Due by March 18, 2026 Data to be Used for Potential Discrimination Investigations First, the good...
OFCCP Funding Restored Through September 30, 2026 Under H.R. 7148
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the President signed into law H.R. 7148, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.” This significant legislative action provides consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and marks a turning...