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How Target lost its sparkle

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Rachelle Biennestin (left) and Kandace Montgomery (right) used to be avid Target shoppers.

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A list of companies that have backed down on DEI, including Walmart, Ford, and Harley-Davidson

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Walmart is among the latest companies reversing course on its DEI programs amid backlash from conservative activist Robby Starbuck.

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Meet Robby Starbuck, the influencer targeting DEI programs at companies around the US

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Robby Starbuck has led anti-DEI pressure campaigns against large corporations.

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6 ways DEI programs are evolving as companies reorganize, home in on employee skills, and leverage the power of AI

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Walmart becomes the latest company to walk back DEI initiatives

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Walmart said it was rolling back some DEI initiatives.

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Apple's chief people officer, who reports directly to Tim Cook, is leaving the company after less than 2 years

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Carol Surface, Apple's chief people officer, seen in 2007, is leaving the company.

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In the competitive world of pharma, companies need to focus on worker well-being to retain top talent, says Ferring's HR exec

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Purvi Tailor.

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My coworkers helped me get through my divorce. As a gay man, I was shocked that straight divorced men were my biggest allies.

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The author and his coworkers formed an unofficial club to help each other navigate their divorces.

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A social worker who quit to become a life coach explains how she made a career pivot that quintupled her salary

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Dr. Kiki Ramsey

Introducing the Workforce Innovation board, sharing insights on how AI, worker well-being, and C-suite transformation are shaping business

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A cross-functional panel of leaders will tackle topics such as C-suite innovation, AI, and worker wellness.

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