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Hiring & Firing › Environmental Social & Governance (ESG)

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Merit, Unmasked

Mintz on 1/18/2024

The ESG-DEI discussion continues to elicit shareholder interest, at least according to a recent report from The Conference Board about the upcoming proxy season. The report focuses on the political bent underpinning some...more

20 Trends in Human Resources Management You Can Expect to See in 2024

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 11/16/2023

As we fast forward to 2024, it’s clear that the HR landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From realigning priorities and adapting operating models to embracing new technologies and championing employee well-being,...more

Tax incentives for ESG

Ius Laboris on 9/21/2023

Experts from seven countries outline some of the tax incentives that aim to encourage the more widespread pursuit of environmental, social and governance-related goals....more

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling: A Shift in How Private Employers Approach DEI?

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/10/2023

The Supreme Court of the United States’ recent decision to strike down affirmative action admissions policies in higher education is having significant indirect consequences for private employers and their diversity, equity,...more

OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon23 Day Two Recap

DirectEmployers Association on 5/17/2023

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series reporting on the 50 speakers delivering 27 different educational presentations at the DirectEmployers (DE) three-day Annual Meeting (DEAMcon23) of DE Members, Recruit Rooster customers, and...more

ESG: Important New Considerations for Employers

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/24/2023

Consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is becoming increasingly important for companies when conducting business and in dealings with investors and employees. The increased emphasis on ESG poses...more

Top 10 Workplace Law Predictions for 2023

Fisher Phillips on 1/3/2023

It’s never easy to make accurate predictions about what we might expect to see in the workplace in the coming year. After all, at the start of 2020, no one could have predicted COVID-19. None of us had heard the phrase “the...more

[Webinar] ESG 101: A Primer on Environment, Social, and Governance - December 1st, 8:00 am PT

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 11/9/2022

Driven by societal change and climate urgency, and the clamor for equity and transparency, regulators have introduced new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure regulations that are designed to provide...more

A National Call for Equity

King & Spalding on 10/11/2022

Shifting from Diversity and Inclusion to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace - Given the events related to the tragic death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others in May 2020 and...more

Shareholder Focus on Reproductive Rights Post-Dobbs

WilmerHale on 10/4/2022

Companies are responding in a myriad of ways to the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (Dobbs), including by expanding healthcare travel benefits to reduce barriers to accessing care in...more

[Event] 2022 Labor & Employment Seminar - October 7th, Denver, CO

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 9/29/2022

Our Decades-Old Tradition Returns In Person! Join us to learn about the latest updates and best practices for employers, in-house counsel, and HR professionals. Among the topics during this year’s general session are a...more

The “S” in ESG: Tying Compensation To DEI Goals

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 9/21/2022

As companies plan and strategize about next steps regarding the “S” of ESG, i.e., Social initiatives, we are often asked about best practices in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in the workplace....more

[Event] Interact 2022 - August 14th - 17th, Nashville, TN

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 4/14/2022

Exclusive roadmap reveals, immersive Q&A with top product & industry experts, live product demos, electrifying presentations, co-innovation opportunities, and so much more— all coming to you live from the heart of Nashville,...more

Forecast: February 2022 Edition

Fisher Phillips on 2/17/2022

Welcome to FP Forecast, a monthly outlook featuring Fisher Phillips thought leaders providing their insights into what employers can expect in 2022 and beyond. By following along each month, you’ll be in the best position to...more

(E)ESG - Why It Matters to Employment Experts

BCLP on 6/1/2021

In our hyper-transparent and increasingly joined up world, the concepts of corporate social responsibility and socially responsible investing are gaining greater currency. Over the last decade, and catalysed by COVID-19 over...more

Maximizing Human Capital Disclosure Under New Guidance

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 11/13/2020

A new SEC rule requires, to the extent material to a company’s business as a whole, expanded human capital disclosures, but its disclosure requirements are very general and give companies the ability to “tell their own story”...more

Financial Daily Dose 1.23.2020 | Top Story: Tesla Becomes World’s Second Most Valuable Auto Maker

Robins Kaplan LLP on 1/23/2020

Malware goes commercial. Last year, Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked after he received a message on WhatsApp containing a line of malware code. The incident has shed light on the malware, aka spyware, industry. Companies sell...more

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