Albert Camus, the French novelist and playwright, wrote that “Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.” In the surrealist play Jordans, Nigerian American playwright Ife Olujobi uses fiction to underscore the painful truths of what it’s like to be marginalized in the workplace. The play features Jordan, an ambitious Black female assistant … Read more
In November, Intel noted in a regulatory filing that the company’s board had approved “amendments to delete outdated references” and “utilize gender-neutral terms.” The line referred to a small but notable change that many prominent companies have made over the last four years—from major tech players like Amazon and Apple to other leading brands like … Read more
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced an investigation into Boeing parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems regarding its operations, as well as the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Spirit AeroSystems is one of the largest manufacturers of aircraft parts in the world and makes the fuselages for the Boeing 737 and 787, as … Read more
Even as the tech industry has taken steps over the past decade to diversify their hiring practices—with a particular emphasis on recruiting and retaining Black and Latino employees—progress has been slow. And amid economic challenges over the past year, many companies have laid off employees tasked with DEI work or quietly pulled back on the … Read more
Regina Lawless hit a professional high at 40, becoming the first director of diversity and inclusion for Instagram. But after her husband died suddenly in 2021, she pondered whether she had neglected her personal life and what it means for a Black woman to succeed in the corporate world. While she felt supported in the … Read more
Microsoft Copilot has been criticised for providing dubious responses when it comes to educating preschool children on topics related to sex, diversity, equity, and LGBTQ matters. Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, has ignited conversations about whether it is appropriate to teach potentially sensitive topics to preschool children. In its responses, the AI tool highlighted the importance … Read more
Earlier this month, Zoom followed in the footsteps of many of its peers in the tech industry and laid off 150 employees—about 2% of its workforce—in an effort to redirect its resources and invest in what the company described as “critical areas for the future.” One of the teams that Zoom deemed superfluous was the … Read more
The reservoir where I walk my dog each day is like the watercooler at work. People from all walks of life—electricians, postal workers, scientists, doctors, and investors—stop to chat about the weather and other things on their mind, then continue on. I also often meet people with disabilities who linger a bit longer. They tell … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s that time of the year again when “Let’s circle back in the new year” is the recurring mantra around the office while employees schedule their much-needed time off. If you’re responsible for approving requests for paid time off, you may have seen some interesting dates — … Read more
In a Facebook Story she hoped would never become public, former Facebook employee Barbara Furlow-Smiles entered a guilty plea today for stealing over $4 million from the social media giant, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Georgia. The Atlanta-based Furlow-Smiles, 38, led diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for Facebook … Read more
