As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience.
1. Recession-Proofing DEI Departments Amid Tech Layoffs
The latest wave of layoffs at some of the biggest tech companies has disproportionately affected human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments.
There’s still speculation as to why these jobs are often first to go when it comes to layoffs, but it often comes down to these roles not being considered as essential and companies not acknowledging the importance of DEI.