Each month, we bring together a curated selection of thought-provoking research and articles from across the field of gender and intersectional equity, DE&I, and independent certification. Our aim is to guide you to the latest publications that align with the evolving conversations in this space, helping you stay on top of industry trends and deepen your understanding.
A new working paper from the International Labour Organization shows the extent of the disability wage gap: Workers with disabilities are paid 12% less per hour than other employees
More on ILO’s findings here: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/09/disabilities-workforce-inclusion-wage-gap-ilo
McKinsey & Company and Lean In have published the 2024 Women in the Workplace report. The report shows that while there has been some progress in women’s representation and experiences in the workplace, the journey is complex and ongoing.
Read more:
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace
Aniela Unguresan, Founder and Member of the EDGE Certified Foundation Board, cowrote an article on corporate America’s retreat from DEI: “Social progress has never been linear. But our continued focus remains critical to the survival of a free society…The role of business remains central—and the risks to business are clear if leaders retreat.”
Read about the risks here: https://www.fastcompany.com/91193212/corporate-americas-retreat-from-dei-is-short-sighted-and-just-plain-dumb
Calla Devlin, managing director of Open to All and Aniela Unguresan remind us of a key component of workplace DE&I: A climate of belonging in which each person’s unique identity is valued.
Read the article, “‘Black jobs’ slur and anti-DEI mindset are bad for business” here: https://thefulcrum.us/inclusion-diversity/why-dei-is-good-for-business
New data from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 LGBTQ+ Climate Survey found that 72% of LGBTQ+ adults would feel less included or accepted at work if their employer backed down from DE&I commitments, while 80% of LGBTQ+ adults would boycott a company that rolled back DE&I initiatives.
Read more findings from the New HCR Foundation survey here: https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/new-data-indicates-lgbtq-community-backlash-against-companies-backing-down-from-diversity-inclusion-commitments
Achieving pay equity is more critical than ever for compliance, brand reputation, talent retention, yet many organizations overlook essential steps that undermine their progress. In an article Forbes, Robert Sheen, founder and CEO of our partner, Trusaic, highlights common pitfalls, including the vital need for gender audits.
