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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Gaining Ground in State Laws
The Colorado legislature ended its session on June 8, 2021, ushering in some laws a few days early. On September 7, 2021, employers in Colorado...
Creating a Landscape for DEI
Over the last year, many of us have fielded more calls from HR professionals and business leaders wrestling with the challenges of creating a diverse...
Biden Administration Announces LGBTQ Protections in Health Care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is again enforcing Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA),...
DEI Strategy: Macro Impact With Micro Interventions
In her article, Diversity Fatigue - What it is and Why it Matters, Valorie Walden, Director of Integrated Human Capital Services, defines microaggressions as "those...
DEI and the Public Sector
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming a focus for employers, and the public sector is no different. Still, any municipality, county, state, or...
Words Matter: Gender-Coded Language in Job Ads
Employers generally recognize the importance and good business sense of a diverse workforce. Sometimes the best intentions can be derailed using language that unwittingly encourages...
Opening the Door to Pay Transparency – Even When Not Required
Historically, it has been a social taboo within American workplaces to discuss wage rates and compensation approaches. Employers are often reluctant to disclose employee pay...
Pay Equity in Colorado: It’s Not Too Late
The New Year is right around the corner, and although employers have been grappling with the pandemic and a new way of doing business, some...
Are We There Yet? Take Time for a Temperature Check on Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
Like many across the country, suppose your organization responded to the events that sparked a social justice movement this spring by making a statement about...