Latest "diversity" stories

How US intelligence agencies can diversify secretive workforces

For organizations that often operate behind a veil of secrecy, it can be difficult to build an attractive public brand.

By Kristin Mosher and Sue Kalweit

3 months ago

Lack of diversity is biggest talent gap facing federal cyber workforce

Agency leaders must focus on reskilling and upskilling a workforce that represents the comprehensive viewpoints required to combat threats to the U.S.

By Mandy Andress

5 months ago

Mobile Apps can help improve readiness for servicewomen

Accessible health information is a particular issue for servicewomen because of the male-centric aim of most information.

By Joe Kehoe

5 months ago

AbilityOne brings Goodwill, other nonprofits into federal contracting

AbilityOne is a recruitment program to help bridge employment gaps, and it leverages federal dollars to do so. Here’s how it works.

By Molly Weisner

5 months ago

Federal Reserve tackles inflation with most diverse leadership ever

There are more female, Black and openly gay officials contributing to the central bank’s interest-rate decisions than at any time in its 109-year history.

5 months ago

Majority of federal departments fail to achieve disability hiring goal

The report showed that of the 15 departments, 53.3% failed to meet the PWD hiring target and 60% failed to achieve the PWTD goal. When broken down by department subcomponents, the trend worsens with two-thirds of those surveyed failing to achieve either hiring goal in the same year.

8 months ago