America's biggest companies are waging a stealth campaign to dismantle DEI
Companies like Disney, General Motors, and Pepsico are quietly backing away from diversity initiatives and language.
Diversity and Inclusion
The list of CEOs voicing support for their companies' DEI initiatives is growing
Christian Sewing, the CEO of Deutsche Bank, is the latest to express support for his company's DEI initiatives.
The companies fighting back against Trump's war on DEI
JPMorgan and Costco say DEI efforts help drive innovation and success, though other companies like Meta and Walmart are scaling back policies.
Corporate America got woke. Now it's having second thoughts.
Companies were eager to undertake ESG and DEI efforts a few years ago. Now, their talk and actions are changing.
Starbucks faces backlash over a symbol in a Native American Heritage Month sign
Tensions between Starbucks and its baristas are high following backlash due to a symbol on the company's Native American Heritage Month poster.
Lily Gladstone says portrayal of Native Americans on Kevin Costner series 'Yellowstone' is 'deplorable'
"Yellowstone," directed by Taylor Sheridan, is the most-watched entertainment show in the US but has been criticized before for its portrayal of Native Americans.
Barbie has seen her fair share of competitors over the years. Many attempted to challenge the iconic doll's beauty standards — with varying results.
Rival dolls like Bratz have popped up to challenge the unrealistic beauty standards and gender stereotypes that critics believe Barbie encouraged.
What is a microaggression? 15 things people think are fine to say at work — but are actually racist, sexist, or offensive.
Microaggressions and unconscious bias are everywhere. We identified some of the most common, and what to say or do instead.
6 ways to support Muslim coworkers who are fasting during Ramadan
Here's what to know to make sure you don't unintentionally say the wrong thing to a Muslim colleague who is observing Ramadan.
6 Black-owned influencer management firms and talent agencies helping creators of color earn more money
These Black-owned influencer-management firms and talent agencies, from Campbell Francis Group to Season25, help creators of color earn more money.
Some CEOs are pushing workers to return to the office, but it could come with a cost: hurting diversity
Remote work can benefit the underrepresented workers many companies are trying to retain and promote, according to research and anecdotes.
The Oscars snubs of 'The Woman King' and 'Till' show why #OscarsSoWhite is still trending in Hollywood
Oscars snubs of "The Woman King" and "Till" show Hollywood still undervalues Black women and the industry's commitment to diversity is largely performative.
14 influential essays from Black writers on America's problems with race
From Ida B. Wells to James Baldwin to Ta-Nehisi Coates, these works by Black authors give important context for what's going on in America.
HR execs open up about the biggest challenges that will define 2023
The pandemic changed work. HR execs said 2023 will include a possible recession, salary transparency, and Gen Z workers challenging the status quo.
14 signs that you work at a toxic company
Working at a place with an abusive and toxic culture is bad for your job satisfaction — and your productivity.
The Equity Talk: Volkswagen North America's CEO plans to roll out dozens of electric vehicle models and boost diversity at the company
"We're playing offensive, not defensive," Volkswagen's Pablo Di Si told Insider in the latest installment of The Equity Talk.
14 business leaders making corporate America more inclusive in an increasingly polarized society
Despite growing challenges, leaders at Google, Yelp, Bank of America, and more are working to bring diverse voices to workplaces.
20 books on how to build high-performing, inclusive cultures that every business leader should read
These books, from "Subtle Acts of Exclusion" to "The Memo," will help corporate leaders create great workplace cultures.
A DEI consultant helped a startup founder overhaul her company culture to attract diverse candidates and create space for important conversations
Rhonda Moret told Canary founder Rachel Schneider building an equitable workplace starts with a strong brand statement — and making it public.
The Republican 'red wave' didn't happen, and that's a good thing for corporate-diversity efforts. Yet here's why some advocates are still wary.
Companies are going to continue addressing diversity and inclusion because they're being held accountable in new ways, including from politicians.