Target Scales Back Pride Collection After Conservative Backlash
In response to pushback from conservative activists, Target has decided to limit the in-store availability of its Pride Month Collection to roughly half of its 2,000 stores.
Black Deaf Woman Paints Picture of Inequality at Google
Jalon Hall, a Black Deaf woman, initially thought she was being scammed when offered a job moderating YouTube videos in 2020.
FMCSA Initiates Study to Protect Women and Minority Truckers from Harassment
Federal regulators are moving forward with plans to create rules safeguarding women and minority truckers from sexual harassment and assault.
Walmart's Ambitious Plans Include Over 150 New and Expanded Stores in the Next Five Years
Walmart, already a retail giant, is aiming to get even bigger. Over the next five years, the company plans to build or convert more than 150 large-format stores, with some expanding from smaller locations into Supercenters offering groceries and merchandise.
UAW's Shift Towards Diversity and Expansion Beyond Auto Industry Membership
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union, traditionally associated with the automotive industry, has diversified its membership to include a significant number of higher education workers, including graduate students, adjunct professors, and postdocs.
EEOC Files Lawsuit Alleging Racial Harassment and Retaliation at Tesla's California Plant
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the electric carmaker allowed severe harassment of Black employees at its California assembly plant, including racist slurs, graffiti, and nooses from 2015 to the present.
Women Leaders Making Strides in the Trucking Industry
Sherri Garner Brumbaugh and Jen Behnke are two successful entrepreneurs in the trucking industry, demonstrating that women can thrive in what is traditionally considered a male-dominated field.
World Bank Report Highlights Rapid Growth and Concerns in Online Gig Work
A World Bank report highlights the global growth of online gig work, especially in developing countries, where it provides a vital source of employment for women and young individuals in regions with limited job opportunities.
Fostering Diversity is the Key to Success in Transportation, Logistics, and Equipment Finance Industries
Diversity in hiring is crucial for transportation, logistics, and equipment finance organizations.
2023 Women in Trucking Index Reveals 12% of Commercial Drivers are Women
Women constitute 12% of commercial drivers in the United States, according to the 2023 Women in Trucking Index.
China's Export Curbs on Metals Prompt Supply Chain Diversification
China's decision to restrict the exports of metals gallium and germanium, crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, could lead to countries diversifying their supply chains away from China.
Women in Trucking and Transportation: Making Progress in Key Roles, but Challenges Remain for Driver and Technician Positions
The Women In Trucking Association 2023 Index reveals that while women continue to make inroads in trucking and transportation, they still represent a low percentage of professional truck drivers and technicians.
The Future of Diversity Initiatives in the Wake of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision
Corporations, which have already scaled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts launched in 2020, now face the question of whether the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions will lead them to further curtail these programs to avoid potential legal challenges.
PepsiCo Releases First ESG Report, Highlighting Sustainability and Diversity Goals
PepsiCo has published its inaugural ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) report, detailing the progress made under its pep+ initiative.
Gartner Survey Shows Increase in Women Holding Top Supply Chain Roles
The eighth annual Women in Supply Chain Survey by Gartner reveals that the percentage of women in Chief Supply Chain Officer or equivalent roles has risen to 26%, up from 22% in 2022 and 14% in 2018.
Job Market Sees an Influx of Female Workers, Coinciding with Critical U.S. Demands
After facing uncertainty about their employability due to extended absences from the workforce, women like Deandrea Rahming find eager employers ready to hire as the U.S. job market thrives.
Girl Scouts Rock the Supply Chain: Empowering Young Leaders in Logistics and Innovation
In South Florida, the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida collaborated with Ryder, a Miami-based company, to develop a special patch program called "Girl Scouts and the Supply Chain."
Supreme Court Ends Use of Race in College Admissions, Rejects Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court delivered a ruling that deems race-conscious admission policies at Harvard College and the University of North Carolina unconstitutional, effectively ending affirmative action in higher education.
Women in Motion mentorship program to be launched
The American Trucking Association (ATA) has unveiled its Women in Motion Mentorship Program, aimed at fostering the growth and development of women in the transportation industry.
Yellow Subsidiary Settles EEOC Claim Over Gender Discrimination in Driver Hiring
Yellow Corp. subsidiary USF Holland has agreed to pay $490,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging gender discrimination in the hiring of truck drivers.