Kristen Parisi

2 months ago | hr-brew.com | Kristen Parisi

The debate over DEI practices started in the US and has made its way overseas, but the initiatives in one country are still largely popular among workers even as a rift develops over support for the idea of DEI policies. Where in the world? Regardless of the uncertainty of DEI initiatives at US companies, the majority of workers in the UK support most DEI programming, according to a new Ipsos poll.

2 months ago | hr-brew.com | Kristen Parisi

Many employers dangle stock options for their highest-tier employees, but more companies, including e.l.f. Beauty, are offering a new carrot by expanding who gets equity in the company. Founded in 2004, e.l.f. Beauty shot to fame over the last six years thanks to products like Whoa Glow sunscreen and the Poreless Putty Primer, along with its loyal Gen Z fanbase.

2 months ago | hr-brew.com | Kristen Parisi

The US, Canada, and Mexico have traditionally been good, if not great, friends in the trading market. Now, the three countries are becoming more like Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie from this season of The White Lotus. The world is watching the passive aggressive jabs, and regardless of how much the leaders smile during negotiations, the turmoil is already starting to impact the headcounts at some companies in Canada and Mexico.

2 months ago | hr-brew.com | Kristen Parisi

The Trump administration recently told employers in Europe that they must comply with President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting DEI, bringing a quick rebuke from foreign leaders who say the administration should not dictate foreign employment practices. The State Department directed its embassies in the European Union to end contracts with vendors or suppliers that don’t comply with the administration’s anti-DEI executive orders, Reuters reported.

Mar 28, 2025 | hr-brew.com | Kristen Parisi

DEI rollbacks? Not so much in one east Asian country, according to a new report. Where in the world? An overwhelming number of employers in Japan plan to stick with their current DEI initiatives, according to a recent Reuters survey. Some 77% of companies said they will “continue promoting diversity,” while just 3% are “reviewing” their DEI initiatives. “DEI is a global trend. We don’t see it necessary to change our direction just because one country’s president is against it,” one respondent said.