Female Leaders Not Likely to Recommend Their Own Company

?The barriers to advancement that women face in the workplace have been well-documented. However, a new report by Linkage, a women’s leadership development firm acquired by SHRM, revealed that many organizations aren’t... Read more »

Black Mothers at Work: How Discrimination, Low Pay Erode Their Health

?Black women have historically faced hurdles in the workplace that impact their health. The federal government has taken notice. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) hosted a webinar in April on... Read more »

Is Being ‘Woke’ Good or Bad for Business?

Bud Light has been mired in controversy for partnering with a transgender influencer and activities. The situation gave rise to the conversation of “wokeness” in a business setting. Jay McDonald, a business... Read more »

The Bumpy Path to Leadership for Women

?Historically, women have held fewer leadership positions than men. Federal data shows that women account for 47 percent of the U.S. workforce but just 31 percent of top executive roles. Many factors... Read more »

$2.6 Million Lawsuit Highlights How Discrimination Plagues the Construction Industry

?A recent lawsuit against a Maryland-based company underscores how discrimination has run rampant in the construction industry. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) obtained a default judgment in U.S. District Court... Read more »

Transgender Inclusion at Work Reaches Record Numbers

?As organizations around the world celebrate the accomplishments of transgender people on International Transgender Day of Visibility, the number of companies incorporating policies to protect transgender workers has surged in recent years.... Read more »

SHRM Research: Pay Transparency Improves Business Outcomes, Could Close Wage Gap

?Many organizations that provide salary ranges in job postings are reaping rewards. About 70 percent of organizations that list pay ranges in job advertisements said it has led to more people applying... Read more »

Viewpoint: Why Many Women Are Quitting Technology Sector Jobs

Editor’s Note: SHRM has partnered with The Conversation to bring you relevant articles on key HR topics and strategies.? By 2029, there will be 3.6 million computing jobs in the U.S., but there will... Read more »

5 Ways to Reduce Gender Inequality at Work

?Generation Z women have lower pay expectations than men have when entering the workforce, according to a recent report by career app Handshake. The survey of more than 1,800 college-graduate job seekers... Read more »

Sponsors, Individual Effort Can Help Women Succeed at Work

?Many employees deal with everyday struggles in the workplace. Those challenges can be more pronounced for women. Women have long experienced pregnancy discrimination, pay inequity, sexual harassment and a host of other... Read more »
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