Pride Month: A Texas Rainbow Sticker
This blog post was written by Tammi Wallace (she/her/hers), Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, originally published on June 1, 2021. This year, in Houston, Pride Month takes on a bit of a different tone due to the pandemic...
Pride Month: Celebration, Reflection and Contemplation
This blog post was written by Tammi Wallace (she/her/hers), Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, originally published on June 1, 2022. It’s June! June is about celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The Chamber will be...
He/Him, She/Her, They/Them: Understanding Gender Pronouns & Their Use
While EEOC and OFCCP have yet to include non-binary gender options in their reporting and processes – despite announcing back in April that these options are coming – gender pronouns remain a crucial part of any inclusion strategy and a clear way to show acceptance...
DE Talk Unplugged | Lived Experiences of an LGBTQ Employee in the Workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts have become a priority for employers in today’s evolving workforce but the terms are often associated with a much narrower focus than they should be. While race is often at the forefront of these programs, other groups can be...
DE Talk Unplugged: Combatting the “She-cession”
If you’ve been following labor market trends, you’ve likely heard the term “she-cession”, referring to the large volume of women who have left the workforce during the pandemic. Just how many have left, what is the cause, and how can we fix it? Check out this snippet...
OFCCP Week In Review: November 22, 2021
- USDOL Seeks Apprenticeship Ambassadors & Public Discussion on Diversity
- Renewed Call for Transgender Rights and Dignity as Deaths Due to Protected Status Rise to Deadliest Year on Record
- Private Employers Forced to Remain on Their Toes as Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates are Occurring Daily/OSHA Suspended Its Own Emergency Temporary Standard
- A White House in Disarray Realizes Its Error in Federal Contractor Vaccination and Mask Mandate: Now Attempts “Hail Mary Pass” to OMB to Save It
- National Labor Exchange Hits 4 Million Daily Job Postings While NASWA Secures Funds to Mine the Data
- The “She-cession” – What Is It and How Do We Combat It?
- EEOC’s Annual Financial Report Shows Year-Over-Year Consistency
- USDOL, NLRB, and EEOC Discuss Ending Retaliation in The Workplace
- EEOC’s COVID-19 Technical Assistance Guide Updated to Include Retaliation Information
- New Executive Order Looks to Keep Employees Working When Federal Contracts Change Hands
DirectEmployers Partners with Leading Neurodiversity Expert Haley Moss to Promote Disability Inclusion & Diversity in the Workplace
Today, DirectEmployers Association announces a partnership with neurodiversity expert, attorney, author, and advocate Haley Moss. Through this collaboration, Florida-based expert Haley Moss aims to provide diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education to...
DE Academy: Continuing Education & Professional Development On-Demand
For many, education ends upon college graduation but the truth is, we should never stop learning! Times are changing, industries are evolving at unprecedented speeds, and there’s always something new that can add value to your life and career. In fact, continuing...
Congratulations to the DiversityInc 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity!
“Diversity & Inclusion” means many things, but what it boils down to is equal opportunity and fair treatment for all, especially in the workplace. As many companies begin to ramp up their DE&I efforts as a result of last summer’s push for justice and social...
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