Black Business Month and the Imperative for Diversity: Advancing Equal Opportunities

Hello fellow HR leaders! As we celebrate the vibrant spirit of Black Business Month, it’s a prime time to shed light on the impactful role that Black-owned businesses play in driving diversity and inclusion. In this article, we’ll delve into how larger Black-owned businesses strongly advocate for affirmative action, equal opportunities, and workplace equality, all…
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2022 California Pay Data Reporting

In the world of regulatory compliance there are certainly a lot of dates to remember, and here’s another one to put on your radar, and by all means put it on your calendar today! The California 2022 Pay Data Reports are due May 10, 2023. What is it and does it even apply to my…
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Black History Month: Celebrating Black American Pioneers

Diversity has always been a cornerstone of what makes America great. Having a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives within the workforce allows for progress and growth that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Let us recognize and honor those incredible Black American pioneers who opened doors of opportunity and drastically improved the lives of many. Maggie…
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PAY DISPARITY Part I: Gender Pay Gap – The Simple Truth

36 years ago, as a new single female attorney working for a large corporation, I learned that I was being paid 10% less than my male counterpart, “because he had a family to support”. My married female colleague was being paid 15% less than our male counterpart “because she lived in a 2-income household and…
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October is Disability Awareness Month: What Federal Contractors Need to Know

In celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Department of Labor has declared this year’s theme: “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.”   “Our national recovery from the pandemic cannot be completed without the inclusion of all Americans, in particular people with disabilities,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “Their contributions have historically been vital…
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