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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs Trump’s executive order titled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” directly targeted federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and requirements.

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‘A Big Change and a Big Deal’ Christine Hendrickson, vice president of strategic initiatives at Syndio, called the EU directive the “new global high-water mark” for pay or workplace-equity laws and also advised U.S. employers not to sleep on the issue.

Healey on Wednesday, July 31 signed into law “An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency” (H.4890), which increases equity and transparency in pay by requiring employers in the state to disclose salary ranges and protecting an employee’s right to ask for salary ranges.

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Syndio, a Seattle-based workplace equity analytics provider, found that in 2022 and 2023, the race-based U.S. pay gap was the smallest it’s ever been for both Black men and Black women.

To make a real difference toward gender equity, Bratcher Ratliff said organizations need to tackle not only their mission and set equitable and diverse workplace goals, but they also should foster a culture that supports their initiatives.

“Achieving equity in advancement requires firms to develop a purposeful approach to the career development of women, as well as Black and Hispanic workers,” the researchers wrote.