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DEI lawsuits on both sides of the debate, the spike in women's wealth, and why we can no longer ignore workplace loneliness.
Plus: more space for connection and January's learning schedule.
Nicole Cardoza
December 17, 2024
News and insights to reimagine how we work and thrive
Happy Tuesday, everyone! We’re just two weeks away from the end of the year, and I think we all deserve a break. For many, it’s been a tiring quarter, economically, politically and socially, and I’m eager for a fresh perspective.
I’ve been reflecting on the work we’ve done with our clients as I prepare our trends report for early 2025. And I want to hear your thoughts. Over the next couple weeks, I’ll be sharing that early data with you as a place for connection and discussion – there are so many thoughtful perspectives in this community, and I want to test new ways we can get to know each other.
Have any ideas? Reply to this message and let me know!
In the meantime, here’s the last “normal” newsletter of the year. I’ve got a few slots left for our January workshops, and if you’ve attended one before, you’ll get that Office Hours schedule this week, too!
Take care,
Nicole
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Massive wealth transfer will give women $34 trillion by 2030. A spike in female fortunes thanks to inheritance and career gains is set to transform investing and philanthropy around the world. Bloomberg >
Workers say DEI initiatives aren’t that important to them personally. Thoughts are split when asked to identify the most important DEI initiative at work, with many saying equal opportunity for promotion is key. HR Dive >
Half of women retirees say retirement is pricier than they expected. Although 51% say their financial health is good or very good, 63% of retired women wish they would have started saving sooner. HR Dive >
Target And lululemon hit with DEI Lawsuits from opposing sides of the controversy. Conflicting shareholder lawsuits against Target and Lululemon claim Target is doing too much and Lululemon isn't doing enough to advance DEI/ESG goals. Forbes >
‘A huge regression’: Walmart’s DEI rollback incites new racial equity push. The largest private employer in U.S. once pledged to tackle inequities after George Floyd murder but has now dropped initiatives. The Guardian >
Corporate leadership firms outperform when there are more women on boards, BI says. Female representation on boards has increased due to quotas, though overboarding and DEI backlash pose risks to these gains. Bloomberg >
The UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting should be a turning point for corporate America. Leaders must take a step back and recognize some of the key failures that have led to the public’s growing discontent with big business. Harvard Business Review >
A psychologist explains why we can no longer ignore workplace loneliness. The emotional and psychological toll of loneliness can have far-reaching consequences for both employees and organizations. Fast Company >
Employee loneliness may affect performance and turnover at work. A significant number of workers report anxiety and depression as well, particularly among employees who work in the office full time, IBI says. HR Dive >