Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy Upheld on Appeal December 26, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that the state bar association’s diversity policy of setting aside a certain number...
Walmart, World’s Biggest Retailer, Will Curb Diversity Efforts November 26, 2024 By Jeff Green and Jaewon Kang Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI...
Boeing Dismantles DEI Team as Pressure Builds on New CEO November 5, 2024 By Jeff Green and Julie Johnsson Boeing Co. has dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department, making it the latest high-profile corporation to make changes...
Harassment Claims Soar at City Firms in Wake of Odey Scandal October 25, 2024 By Jonathan Browning City firms reported a 72% surge in non-financial misconduct complaints over the last three years following a string of high-profile...
Boozy Work Parties May Be Over With New UK Harassment Law October 25, 2024 By Jack Ryan Alcohol-fueled company events could become a thing of the past, as UK employers consider new rules that place an onus...
Female Leadership Suffers When Private Equity Firms Invest October 16, 2024 By Isabella Ward Female board and leadership representation at European companies plunges whens private equity firms invest, according to a study by consultancy...
Ford Joins Harley in Scaling Back DEI Policies Amid Backlash August 29, 2024 By Jeff Green and Simone Foxman Ford Motor Co. told employees it would modify its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and end participation in a notable...
UK Financial Watchdog to Publish Industry Bullying, Sexism Update in Autumn June 27, 2024 Britain’s markets regulator will publish an update in autumn into how companies are detecting and dealing with sexual harassment, bullying...
City Firms Don’t Have an Answer for UK Regulators on Workplace Sexual Harassment June 20, 2024 By Jonathan Browning Hundreds of UK banks, brokers and insurers missed a deadline to respond to the financial watchdog’s survey on sexual harassment...
Britain Rejects Call to Ban Gagging Orders in Financial Services Sector May 15, 2024 By Kirstin Ridley Britain’s Finance Ministry on Tuesday rejected a call to ban non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), which can be used to silence victims...