Lauren Riley, PhD
bohobluestocking.bsky.social
Lauren Riley, PhD
@bohobluestocking.bsky.social
Proud DEI practitioner.
Reposted by Lauren Riley, PhD
Scaling back recruiting for diverse job candidates could lead to claims that women, PoC or LGBTQ people were not considered for jobs & promotions. Employers who stop conducting pay audits may not be aware of discrepancies that could trigger lawsuits.

#DEI

www.reuters.com/business/des...
Despite Trump order, abandoning DEI could land companies in legal trouble
U.S. companies that scale back workplace diversity efforts to avoid scrutiny from the Trump administration may be exposing themselves to more discrimination lawsuits by workers, experts said.
www.reuters.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Reposted by Lauren Riley, PhD
Al Sharpton’s boycott of companies abandoning DEI programs strikes at the heart of justice. DEI isn’t a luxury—it’s a response to decades of exclusion. Supporting DEI is about building a future that includes everyone. Ignoring it isn’t neutrality; it’s a choice to move backward.
January 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Reposted by Lauren Riley, PhD
Attacking trans people and ending DEI programs doesn’t lower the prices of eggs.
Trump orders reflect his promises to roll back transgender protections and end DEI programs
Trump's first tasks as he takes office include signing executive orders to roll back protections for transgender people and end government DEI programs.
apnews.com
January 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Reposted by Lauren Riley, PhD
✅ NEW by me:

Apple and Costco are not alone in taking a strong stand on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI). The list of corporate giants pushing back on the 'anti-woke' #DEI backlash is growing in 2025.

www.thequeenzone.com/dei-isnt-dyi... via @thequeenzone.bsky.social
DEI Isn’t Dying: These Companies Are Standing Strong Against 'Anti-Woke' Backlash in 2025
Despite pressure, many companies remain steadfast in their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
www.thequeenzone.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM