Recent diversity, equity and inclusion news has spawned a variety of numbers — especially when it comes to demographic data. From side hustle breakdowns to gender parity projections, here’s a snapshot of some of the numbers making DEI headlines.
By the numbers
2044
The year by which 50/50 Women on Boards expects gender parity on U.S. corporate boards.
79%
The rate of women seeking seasonal work who say they would prefer a part-time position, according to iCIMS. Some labor experts posit that women want part-time work, more so than men, because they tend to be saddled with the “gendered” responsibility of childcare.
18%
The rate of U.S. adults who, on average, say they’ve adopted a side hustle to hone their skills. That number jumps to 44% with Gen Z, according to an Oct. 2024 report.
$1.4 million
How much WastePro paid to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission suit which alleged the waste management company did not step in to protect a Black worker experiencing repeated racist behavior.
94%
The rate of Deloitte respondents who worry that younger generations “will not be equipped with adequate human skills” in the workplace.
by Caroline Colvin
Source: hrdive.com
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