CEOs are stepping down at record-high rates. According to a report from Russell Reynolds Associates, a record 202 CEOs of publicly traded companies exited their roles in 2024. This tracks with research by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.: “So far this year, [as of Dec 10, 2024] a record number of CEOs have left their roles.” Through our own primary research at Buildremote, we uncovered…
Sabbaticals (or extended breaks from work) lead to “a decline in stress and an increase in psychological resources and overall well-being,” according to one study, and the “positive changes often remained long after the sabbatical.” See Also: Companies With Great Travel Benefits Breaks from work help the employee, which in turn, helps the organization. In 1977, McDonalds introduced the first well-known paid sabbatical program in the…
Verizon has officially ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program and team to secure regulatory approval for its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications. Verizon is the eleventh Fortune 100 to end its DEI program. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Verizon Communications? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Verizon Communications Department Status: Canceled Department…
Until early 2025, Mondelez highlighted its DEI initiatives in its annual report and its DEI goals and progress on its website. By early 2025, these references were quietly removed, indicating a shift in the company’s public DEI commitments. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Mondelez International? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Mondelez International Department Status:…
Qualcomm, one of San Diego’s top employers, is officially ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) department. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Qualcomm? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Qualcomm Department Status: Canceled Department Trend: Shrinking Recent DEI Report: 2023 Policy Title: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webpage: Click Here Department Head: Pooja Joshi (Head –…
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager and #231 on the Fortune 500 list, is making a tweak to its return-to-office policy. According to the Financial Times, BlackRock is requiring all managing directors worldwide to return to the office five days per week. The policy, expected to be announced formally to staff on Thursday, impacts around 1,000 senior leaders globally. Blackrock’s Return To Office Policy…
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Levi Strauss shareholders voted overwhelmingly in April 2025 to continue the company’s DEI efforts, bucking a broader trend of corporate rollbacks. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Levi Strauss? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Levi Strauss Department Status: Active Department Trend: Unchanged Recent DEI Report: 2023 Policy Title: Where You Belong Webpage: Click Here Department…
Ally Financial has reduced its public emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following a legal settlement in 2025. What is the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Ally Financial? Here’s everything you need to know. The DEI Program At Ally Financial Department Status: Active Department Trend: Shrinking Recent DEI Report: 2023 Policy Title: Ally for all. Webpage: Click Here Department Head:…
BNY Mellon (#130 on the Fortune 500 list) is the latest major financial institution to tighten its return-to-office policy. Starting this fall, the company will require most employees to be in the office four days per week—up from three days in 2023. Here’s everything we know about BNY Mellon’s updated return-to-office plan and past policies. BNY Mellon’s Return To Office Policy Policy Announcement Date:…