As we emerge from Pride Month, it’s crucial to sustain support for our LGBTQ+ colleagues all year round. In the face of increasing discrimination and legal challenges, employers have a responsibility to create safe and inclusive environments. This article provides five essential strategies for fostering long-term support for LGBTQ+ employees beyond the rainbow logos. Source: […]
Robin Benoit has officially joined FM as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, starting June 1, 2025. In this role, she will oversee various facets of FM’s human resources department, including talent strategy, HR operations, and employee communications. Malcolm Roberts, the chairman and CEO of FM, expressed confidence in Benoit, stating that […]
Summary A recent poll by Monster reveals that around 57% of workers believe their company lacks an LGBTQ+ employee resource group (ERG). The findings suggest fundamental gaps in workplace inclusivity regarding LGBTQ+ support. The survey indicated that while 17% of respondents feel more comfortable discussing their gender identity or sexual orientation than last year, nearly […]
Summary The Trump administration is set to revamp federal hiring processes with new guidelines that emphasise political loyalty over traditional merit-based criteria. Starting July 15, applicants will face added requirements including a loyalty oath, signalling a shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations towards a workforce aligned with particular ideological views. The changes […]
Summary A marketing executive from Terranea resort has filed a lawsuit claiming he was retaliated against after he defended pregnant colleagues. The situation escalated when the hotel president reacted negatively during a meeting about maternity leave, prompting the executive to voice concerns to HR, which ultimately led to his dismissal. Source: HR Dive Key Points […]
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries Inc. has recently welcomed Celina Williams as its new director of human resources. In her key leadership role, Williams will manage both strategic and everyday HR operations, aligning policies and practices with Goodwill’s mission to empower individuals through employment and community services. CEO Shelley Murray expressed excitement about Williams joining the […]
As we leap into Pride Month, HR Directors are feeling the heat. With legal definitions shifting and DEI regulations tightening, there’s a growing sense of urgency around allyship in the workplace. This article digs deep into why showing up for the LGBTQ+ community isn’t optional anymore—it’s a must for every workplace. Key Points Pride Month […]
Bell Ventures Digital, the company behind BandBet, has successfully submitted the required security evaluation report to the Ministry of Finance’s Secretary of Prizes and Bets (SPA). This move ensures that they’re complying with the legal requirements to operate in Brazil’s regulated market. Following this submission, all seven previously suspended betting companies are now back in […]
The Maryland federal court is stirring the pot in a legal tussle between event prediction platform Kalshi and the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC). The court is probing Kalshi’s conflicting claims regarding if sports betting event contracts should be treated under federal jurisdiction or not. Judge Abelson particularly took aim at how the […]
The Rhode Island Senate has taken a major step towards enhancing its sports betting landscape by passing a new bill that opens the market to multiple operators. This legislative move is set to break the existing monopoly currently held by International Gaming Technology (IGT), paving the way for increased competition and improved offerings from 2026. […]
