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IBM’s government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

The IBM settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts diversification of its workforce. HR consultants say that may mean that diversity efforts must focus on recruitment, not hiring choices.

By Evan Schuman

Apr 15, 20266 mins

Diversity and InclusionEmployee ExperienceIBM

Articles

Why diversity and inclusion is good for business

The founder and CEO of a successful cyber security firm told us that her organization is successful and profitable only because it is inclusive, and has a diverse and neurodivergent workforce.

By Matt Egan

Jul 14, 2025 4 mins

CareersDiversity and InclusionSecurity

Hotter than a GPU in July: some tech jobs skyrocket, unemployment rate slides

US tech hiring jumped in June, adding 90,000 jobs and cutting the industry unemployment rate to 2.8%. AI demand is growing, employers are favoring skills over degrees, but some sectors still saw cuts.

By Lucas Mearian

Jul 8, 2025 6 mins

Employee ExperienceGenerative AIIT Jobs

How US employers can protect immigrant tech workers

Deportation threats loom over foreign-born workers, even highly skilled professionals who hold H-1B visas. Here’s how companies can support immigrant tech employees — and how those workers can protect themselves.

By Eric Frank

Jun 18, 2025 11 mins

Diversity and InclusionH-1B VisasHiring

Number of US workers with side hustles reaches all-time high as economic worries rise

A record number of full-time office workers are turning to side gigs and second jobs amid rising economic anxiety, inadequate workplace support, and growing concerns about job security, according to a new survey.

By Lucas Mearian

May 27, 2025 5 mins

Employee ExperienceHRISIT Jobs

Beyond the office: Preparing for disasters in a remote work world

Most organizations have business continuity plans for emergencies that affect company headquarters and infrastructure. With the prevalence of remote work, IT leaders also need to plan for when disaster strikes employees outside the office.

By Eric Frank

May 15, 2025 10 mins

Disaster RecoveryEmployee ExperienceEmployee Protection

Apple is making its platforms even more accessible this year

The company is taking big steps toward ambient computing for all of us.

By Jonny Evans

May 13, 2025 7 mins

AppleDiversity and InclusioniPhone

One in six workers would quit if forced to return to office

Although 60% of companies now demand that workers return to their offices at least a few days each week, employees are resistant amid work-life balance concerns, according to a TopResume study.

By Lucas Mearian

Apr 8, 2025 4 mins

Employee ExperienceGovernmentTechnology Industry

How AI-enabled ‘bossware’ is being used to track and evaluate your work

Employee monitoring tools can be used to increase efficiency and productivity, but they can also be used in ways that feel unethical — such as deciding who gets laid off.

By Lucas Mearian

Mar 13, 2025 13 mins

Employee ExperienceEmployee ProtectionSecurity Monitoring Software

200 UK companies adopt a permanent four-day work week

Organizations reported worker well-being improves and productivity increases — so the companies are getting happier, healthier employees. The shift appears to be trending elsewhere.

By Lucas Mearian

Jan 29, 2025 5 mins

Employee ExperienceHybrid and Remote WorkIT Strategy