Workplace Policy & Benefits
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Navigating Compliance in a Shifting Legal Landscape
Navigating Compliance in a Shifting Legal Landscape August 2025 Key Insights Understanding DOJ Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination On July 30, the US Department of Justice released guidance on what the Department considers unlawful discrimination for recipients of federal funding. It is important to note that even for those not receiving federal funds, DOJ will likely take the same view of the employment sections of the guidelines for all employers covered by the Civil Rights Act…
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Inclusion Under Review: Understanding the Business Impacts of a Shifting Equality Landscape
Inclusion Under Review: Understanding the Business Impacts of a Shifting Equality Landscape July 2025 Key Insights Refresher on the Three Branches of Government The U.S. Constitution separates the government into the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. Each branch has a distinct role in drafting, approving, and interpreting federal laws and applying the Constitution. Using a…
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Navigating This Moment of Public and Corporate Policy
Navigating this Moment of Public and Corporate Policy June 2025 Key Insights In Focus: Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down a standard used in nearly half of U.S. federal circuit courts that required members of majority groups to meet a higher standard to prove…
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Bostock at Five – June 2025
Bostock at Five: Workplace Protections for the LGBTQ+ Community and What’s Next June 2025 Executive SummaryThe 2020 Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County was a landmark civil rights decision that affirmed protections for LGBTQ+ employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While the decision marked a historic victory, it left several…
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The First 100 Days
The First 100 Days May 2025 Key Insights What is an Executive Order? An executive order is a tool used by U.S. presidents to shape policy and direct federal agencies to implement defined directives. EOs apply to the federal government’s executive branch. Executive Orders are limited in their power.Executive Orders cannot override the U.S. Constitution,…
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Experiences of the Lavender Ceiling: Progress and Continued Challenges Facing Out LGBTQ+ Leaders at Work
Date Published: Overview This report examines the barriers LGBTQ+ leaders face in advancing to senior leadership, shedding light on systemic bias, representation gaps, and the persistent “lavender ceiling” in workplaces. Drawing on survey data and interviews with 132 leaders—83% of whom identify as LGBTQ+ and 17% as allies—the research captures both lived experience and organizational…
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The Dollars and Sense of Health Equity
Date Published: Overview This 2023 Workplace Summit session explores why health equity is both a moral imperative and a business necessity. Through real-world examples from companies such as BCG, EY, and Micron, the discussion examines how health inequities impact underserved communities, workforce outcomes, and organizational performance—and how inclusive benefits can drive meaningful change. The conversation…
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Necessary Change: Achieving Full LGBTQI+ Workplace Inclusion in Argentina
Date Published: Overview This report examines the state of LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion in Argentina, highlighting both progress and persistent gaps that affect employees’ lived experiences. Drawing on insights from 167 respondents, the research explores disparities in policies, awareness, and day-to-day practices—particularly for trans and nonbinary employees. The report surfaces key challenges around visibility, protection, and…
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Honeywell Trans Inclusion Toolkit
Date Published: Overview The Honeywell Trans Inclusion Toolkit offers practical guidance for creating a respectful and inclusive workplace for transgender employees. The resource outlines clear steps to support employees transitioning at work, along with tools for HR partners, managers, and colleagues to ensure consistency, dignity, and care. The toolkit reinforces Honeywell’s anti-discrimination policies and commitment…