While race and gender remain prime targets for bias, people of color who are also gay, lesbian or bisexual say sexual orientation is the biggest driver of discrimination they face in the workplace, according to a new study shared exclusively with USA TODAY.
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Corporate America is reopening its offices as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
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USA TODAY published an investigation this week about discrimination allegations from employees of the agency charged with routing out workplace discrimination: the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. We’re continuing to look into the agency.
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Indianapolis FedEx massacre: Workplace violence is rare
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Why bias blocks Asian Americans from top leadership positions
Calling out inherent bias is critical, but it also highlights a second societal problem: A dearth of APIs in leadership roles in our country.
Do I need to disclose my workplace relationship? Ask HR
Question: I have recently entered into a romantic relationship with one of my colleagues.
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The pandemic has driven thousands of women out of the workforce so here are some ways to help keep them in the work force.
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