Discrimination

Leadership

The 'Risk Tax' and 'Punishment Tax' Could Be Derailing Women's Careers. Here's How to Recognize — and Avoid — Them in Your Organization.

Dr. Yasmene Mumby, a sustainable leadership advisor and founder of The Ringgold, explains how women, particularly those of color, are held to different standards at work — and what we can do to change that.

Growing a Business

Artificial Intelligence Can Be Racist, Sexist and Creepy. Here Are 5 Ways You Can Counter This In Your Enterprise.

Today's entrepreneurs and innovators are exploring ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer service, but is this technology truly an advancement or does it introduce new complications by amplifying existing cultural biases, like sexism and racism? 

Growing a Business

3 Tips to Ensure Your HR Department is Properly Empowered to Protect Your Employees and Business

By hiring the right HR staff, establishing clear protocols, and never hesitating to fire toxic employees, you can protect your people and your business from harm.

Business News

Salt Bae's Former Employees Describe Tip Theft, Discrimination, and Polyester Uniforms within the Memeable Meat Empire

The Instagram-famous butcher is known for his over-the-top antics. A string of lawsuits and interviews with former employees reveal a darker side.

Growing a Business

You Can't Truly Tackle Diversity If Your Company Doesn't Think About This Group of People

There is an underserved community of larger people in the workforce who are regularly discriminated against and excluded.

Business News

Tesla to Pay More Than $130 Million to Ex-Worker For Racist Treatment: 'Elon Musk, You've Been Put on Notice. Clean That Factory Up.'

Tesla failed to take appropriate steps to prevent the former worker from being racially harassed, according to the jury.

Business News

The Emotional and Financial Cost of Workplace Bias

Key concepts in workplace discrimination - including 'code switching' - and how to address them.

Business News

Just Hours After JPMorgan's CEO Called for More Transparency, the Bank Asked Shareholders to Vote Against It

Though JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon emphasized the need for transparency and a commitment to racial equity in an annual shareholders letter, the board he chairs appeared to quickly reverse course hours later.

Business News

Black Manager Sues Amazon Over Alleged Discrimination, Sexual Assault and Harassment

Charlotte Newman says her former director made unwanted sexual advances toward her, adding that Amazon had a widespread culture of 'down-leveling' Black employees.

Resumes & Interviewing

4 Ways Ghosting Job Seekers Perpetuates Oppression

The practice of ignoring someone who is seeking employment with your company can be very harmful to your company and to the applicant. Here's why. Plus, what to do instead.

Business News

Addressing the Reality of Funding Discrimination Against LGBTQ Entrepreneurs

There is still significant pushback against the normalization of the LGBTQ community.

Business News

India's 'Untouchable' Dalits Find Liberation in American Entrepreneurship

Dalits, the lowest caste in the Hindu hierarchy, are victims of thousands of attacks in India each year. In the U.S., Dalit immigrants are escaping discrimination by creating their own businesses.

Business News

Black Ex-Franchisees Sue McDonald's In Racial Discrimination Case

52 Black ex-franchisees file a $1 billion racial-discrimination lawsuit against McDonald's, claiming the company sent them on 'financial suicide missions'

Money & Finance

7 Helpful Financing Options for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs

Discrimination and disadvantages have been the norm, but that is beginning to change.