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Trump’s DOJ Can’t Rewrite the Law on DEI. Here’s Why Companies Shouldn’t Back Down.
/in DEI, News, Policy/by The Team at Working IDEALThis article originally appeared on Fortune.com By: Jenny R. Yang and Pamela Coukos The Trump administration has issued three executive orders seeking to dismantle the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the federal government—and to intimidate private companies and grantees into retreating from this work. These are radical, unprecedented moves aimed at upending America’s […]
Statement of Jenny R. Yang and Pamela Coukos on Trump’s Executive Order Revoking EO 11246
/in Policy/by Working IDEAL Team“President Trump’s EO rescinding EO 11246—which required federal contractors to eliminate discriminatory practices—is a dangerous scheme to gut our nation’s equal opportunity protections by dismantling the government’s role in protecting civil rights.” – Jenny R. Yang On January 22, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order that rescinds critical equal opportunity protections for federal contractor […]
Student Loan Repayment Benefits: A Win-Win for Employers and Employees
/in DEI/by Sarah CrawfordThe burden of student loan debt presents a significant financial challenge for millions of Americans. Student loan debt disproportionately affects people of color and women and contributes to wealth gaps. On average, African American student borrowers owe $25,000 more than white student borrowers, and women take on two-thirds of student debt. The impact of student […]
12 Key Elements of a Model Pay Policy
/in Pay Equity/by Sarah CrawfordA model pay policy ensures fairness, competitiveness, and clarity for the employer and employees. A well-designed policy and consistent practices help to attract and retain top talent, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. A clear expression of values. A pay philosophy links organizational values that drive decisions about compensation. For example, a pay […]
A Call to Action to Employers for Equal Pay Day
/in Pay Equity/by The Team at Working IDEALThis Equal Pay Day marks another reminder of the persistent wage gap for women. On average, women working full-time, year-round make only 84 cents for every dollar paid to men. Women continue to be underpaid and undervalued and overrepresented in the lowest paid jobs. Employers must take action to ensure equal pay by: Establishing clear […]
Year in Review: Highlights of Strategic Advising, Racial Equity Assessment, DEI Strategy, Pay Equity, and More in 2023
/in Case Study, DEI, Pay Equity/by The Team at Working IDEALReflecting on the past year, we are proud of our team’s accomplishments and the organizations where we have helped advance pay equity, diversity, and a more just, inclusive workplace. Explore select initiatives below. Racial Equity Assessment of BlackRock. In 2022, BlackRock asked Working IDEAL to join a team led by Covington & Burling, LLP, to […]