New research suggests anti-Black racism plays a key role in conservative anti-DEI sentiment.
Perspective
‘DEI hires’ don’t lower the bar. We raise it.
The opposite of diversity isn’t meritocracy, but homogeneity. And in organizations where everyone looks the same, standards tend to be lower.
In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans. As a professor of organizational psychology, I believe businesses should refine rather than abandon these efforts. Introducing a powerful concept, “belonging,” could hold the key. Although people mistakenly use […]
Elliott Epstein: Trump treated hallowed ground as a campaign stop
Donald Trump, who has no respect for any rule, tradition or convention, did what he usually does — turned the sacred into the profane.
Paul Mills: 50 years ago, Maine’s lottery debut shook up those in other states
While 10 states before Maine had gone into the lottery business, Maine’s venture into government gambling was accompanied by more national drama than the others.
Why Trump and Harris’s ‘no tax on tips’ plans may not help tipped workers
Exempting tips from taxes could cost the federal budget, but it won’t go very far for most low-income workers.
Trump and Harris should focus on the minimum wage, not tips
If the presidential candidates want to reduce income anxiety for low-paid workers, they should work to raise wages.
Students with mental health struggles show clear need for more in-school support
There is an upward trend in student mental health concerns that began before the pandemic but was likely exacerbated by school shutdowns, social isolation and other child and family stressors brought on by COVID-19.
A two-way street: Mental health can’t be ignored during work injury recovery
An employee dealing with severe depression might have difficulty concentrating on tasks, increasing the risk of overlooking emerging hazards or misjudging dangerous situations.
We need to save pronatalism from the pronatalists
Making the modern world more welcoming to children is a tall order. And advocates of that cause are making it taller.