Diversity & Inclusion

Can advanced technology, like machine learning and artificial intelligence systems, strengthen efforts to diversify the workforce? Some argue such software can temper unconscious bias while other approaches, such as neuroscience-driven personality assessments, will lead to more inclusive recruiting. Why? Because they emphasize a candidate’s overall fit rather than the skills and experience traditional approaches rely on. As younger workers place more emphasis on diversity, the stakes for employers grow more serious. This is a sweet spot for many an HR tech startup, which we cover here.

The recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and a slew of threatening letters from advocacy groups to employers have combined with economic uncertainty to temper hopes of continued progress in corporate DEI programs. But those rumors, as the saying goes, may be greatly exaggerated. In a survey by Capterra,...
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are becoming more visible and impactful, according to research firm McLean & Company. The firm found that each organization's success relies should no longer be  measured solely by financial performance, but also business they contribute to a sustainable and equitable future.   As a result,...
Transcript Mark: Welcome to PeopleTech, the podcast of the HCM Technology Report. I’m Mark Feffer. Mark: Improving diversity seems like a very human exercise, but my guest today brings data and technology to the task. She’s Helen McGuire, the CEO of Diversely. Their platform and framework are designed to take the bias out...
We spoke with Bob Lockett, the chief diversity & talent officer at ADP. He also oversees performance management, leadership development, succession planning, engagement, culture, OD and the non-profit ADP Foundation.  What are your current DEI practices and how do you go about creating them? To create an inclusive workplace environment, employees...
For some time, HR technology vendors have claimed that their products can have a meaningful impact on a company's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In fact, look at most any of the industry's marketing material and you'll find vendors claiming their products are something like “game-changing.”  But is HR technology actually helping...
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A new study in America reveals that organizations are making progress when it comes to prioritizing equal pay among men, women, and underrepresented groups in the workplace. Despite that, employers and employees have differing perceptions on how pay equity is being achieved, and barriers to implementing long-lasting change persist....
Modern Hire released its Talent Analytics Maturity Model, which provides companies with a self-evaluation survey using an AI integration that offers the ability to understand their level of talent analytics maturity and readiness. Executive Vice President of Innovation Eric Sydell said the model offers an approach to talent management that...
Our weekly roundup of deals, product announcements and other HR technology news. Listen to a podcast of our roundup. LinkedIn launched Diversity Nudges, which notify employers when their talent pool becomes unbalanced by gender. When gender representation is off, users will be alerted and provided with the male/female relationship of a...
Transcript Mark: Welcome to PeopleTech, the podcast of the HCM Technology Report. I'm Mark Feffer.             My guest today is Bob Lockett, chief diversity and talent officer at ADP. He's responsible for the company's diversity and talent strategy and oversees performance management, leadership development, engagement and culture, among other things.            ...