New research carried out at the University of Leicester suggests that Barack Obama has become a 'glorious mascot' for biethnic people seeking to achieve in the workplace.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), citing a 15-year study, reported that pregnancy discrimination rose 65%. The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) compiled recommendations for how employers and employees could reverse – or at least slow – the surprising trend.

When the economy worsens, what happens to diversity programs and affirmative action policies in the workplace?

Fourteen percent of American workers have experienced desk rage episodes on the job. "Mastery of vision" is one key to successful workplace leadership - and "desk rage" prevention.

In a unanimous 95-0 vote Thursday, the United States Senate passed a bill that would forbid employers and health insurance companies from discriminating against someone based on information learned through genetic testing.

Two University of Oregon doctoral students dove into issues of transgender identities -- in the workplace and professional counseling -- and surfaced with a call for psychologists and vocational counselors to not only treat but to act as advocates for their clients -- and to help end discrimination in the workplace.

People who are involved in community organizations and activities and who socialize with their co-workers are much more likely to have friends of another race than those who do not, according to a landmark study of interracial friendship in America.

Disease severity, self-reported experience of workplace discrimination and employment loss during the course of chronic HIV disease: differences according to gender and education

Some employers are exploiting the vulnerability of young unsupported workers, sacking them in unfair circumstances, a new study by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has found.

Although progress has been made at combating discrimination in the workplace, rising gender disparities in income and other forms of discrimination - including age, sexual orientation and HIV/AIDS status - are cause for growing concern, the United Nations Labour Organization (ILO) said in a new report released today.