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New Research Warns Against Retreat from Diversity, Fairness, and Inclusion
As economic uncertainty, AI transformation, and political polarization shape the workplace, a number of organizations are retreating from prior diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments. But a new report from Catalyst warns that pulling back on workplace fairness efforts poses serious long-term risks for progress and for business performance. Catalyst’s recent report, “Risks of retreat: The…
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La Caisse attains EDGE Lead and EDGEplus Recertification
La Caisse has achieved EDGE Lead, the highest EDGE Certification level. By achieving EDGE Lead, La Caisse has proven its success in meeting the EDGE Standards for gender balance across the talent pipeline, gender pay equity, the effectiveness of policies and practices to ensure equitable career flows, and an inclusive workplace for all employees. Achieving…
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The World Economic Forum Publishes Global Gender Gap Report 2025
The global gender gap now stands at 68.8% closed, but at the current pace, full parity remains approximately 123 years away. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025 marks the 19th annual assessment of gender parity across 148 economies. The 2025 Report signals a modest but meaningful acceleration in closing gender gaps worldwide.…
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African Development Bank attains EDGE Move Recertification and EDGEplus
The African Development Bank has been recertified at the EDGE Move level, the second of three EDGE Certification levels. Since its previous assessment, the African Development Bank has made significant progress toward a gender-equitable workplace, qualifying it for this next level of certification. This time, the African Development Bank has expanded its analysis by also…