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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Everyone In the Office Disrespects My Co-Worker in the Same Way. It's Infuriating.

I'm transmasc but not out at work, and each time Alex is misgendered I also feel invalidated and even a bit unsafe. This hasn't impacted my work necessarily, but it has impacted how I view and feel comfortable with my co-workers. I know I'm expecting a lot from people with Harry Potter and Bible quotes in their offices, but I feel like they should at least be trying.
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fromThe Drum
2 weeks ago

Resting on our laurels prevents us from identifying new barriers to inclusion in adland

Advertising must move beyond representation to build truly equitable workplaces that address intersectional barriers affecting women, trans, non-binary, and BIPOC employees.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

More than half of Fortune 500 companies dropped out of a critical LGBTQ+ survey this year - LGBTQ Nation

The report recorded a significant drop in the number of companies willing to report their work on non-discrimination policies, equitable benefits, an inclusive workplace culture, and corporate social responsibility - the four pillars of the CEI - as the current administration publicly disparaged DEI programs and rooted out initiatives across the federal government. The CEI saw a dramatic 65% drop in participation this year, falling from 377 Fortune 500 companies in 2025 to just 131 such companies in 2026.
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fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Why Ignoring Neurodiversity Is a Major Business Risk

Employment tribunals for neurodiversity discrimination are rising dramatically as managers struggle to support neurodivergent employees.
Organizations face talent loss as neurodivergent workers fear discrimination, despite increased awareness of these issues.
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Mental health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How to be an ally at work without feeling like an imposter

Feelings of impostorism prevent employees from acting as allies despite willingness and skills, creating anxiety and a self-reinforcing freeze.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Your company needs a neurodiversity coach

Justine Capelle Collis discovered her ADHD after her sons' diagnoses, retrained as a neurodivergent coach, and now helps neurodiverse individuals and companies adapt workplaces.
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fromChannelPro
2 months ago

Is diversity still a challenge in the channel?

Significant gender imbalance persists in technology because structural and cultural barriers require leaders to reshape workplace norms and embed inclusion.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Randy Hall, blind dishwasher at River North, Chicago restaurant Beatrix, voted 'America's Best Dishwasher' by Plate Magazine

A blind dishwasher built a 12-year career at Beatrix, earning national recognition through exceptional loyalty, work ethic, and community support.
Women
fromFortune
4 months ago

How Marriott's commitment to 'career acceleration' elevates women leaders | Fortune

Marriott achieves gender parity in senior leadership—51% of U.S. executive roles and near-equal board and direct-report representation—through proactive, accountable career-acceleration practices.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Career fair for Toronto job seekers with autism looks to break down barriers | CBC News

Job seekers with autism benefit from targeted career fairs and employer partnerships that provide opportunities, accommodations, and pathways to meaningful, full-time employment and independence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Damning results show how much work there is still to do for women and ethnic minorities in football | Suzanne Wrack

Women in football face widespread sexism and ethnic minority women experience disproportionate barriers and lower optimism about career prospects.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Anti-diversity crusader Robby Starbuck to headline Society for Human Resource Management convention

SHRM is defending its decision to feature Robby Starbuck, sparking criticism that inviting an anti-DEI activist legitimizes efforts to dismantle inclusion initiatives.
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fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

LGBTQ+ employees traveling abroad for work feel less safe. What should companies do?

Most LGBTQ+ business travelers feel less safe abroad while few employers provide destination-specific protections, leaving employees exposed in countries that criminalize homosexuality.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

700,000 disabled people want to work: How can businesses help and benefit at the same time?

A persistent 28% disability employment gap leaves around 700,000 disabled people wanting work and facing under-employment and higher job exit rates.
US politics
fromNewsday
6 months ago

Manhattan jury awards $4M to LI ophthalmologist Dr. Habeeb Ahmad, court records show

A Manhattan jury awarded $4 million to Dr. Habeeb Ahmad for discrimination after he became disabled from COVID-19, emphasizing employers' duty to accommodate disabled employees.
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fromBusiness Matters
8 months ago

Labour's Access to Work reform plans 'risk excluding disabled people from the workforce', say arts leaders

"We have worked for decades to ensure that the sector can provide better work for disabled people, and now the proposals threaten that progress."
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Women in technology
fromThe Washington Post
9 months ago

The neurodivergent worker's guide to return-to-office

Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges in office environments, influencing their ability to succeed.
Disclosure of neurodivergent status can be complex, weighing safety against potential misunderstanding.
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