Challenges with remote learning and child care has created obstacles for many people who are looking to return to work -- particularly, single parents. Many of these individuals are the sole income for their families, but they lack a reliable support system -- a co-parent or family member -- that can tend to their children while they're at work.

The West Coast Conference has created a rule -- called "The Russell Rule" -- that will require their league institutions to include a candidate from a "traditionally underrepresented community" in their pool of finalists for roles as athletic director, senior administrator, head coach or full-time assistant coach. The rule, named for and endorsed by NBA champion Bill Russell, is part of the league's equity, diversity and inclusion initiative.

The right technology can help employers leverage compensation dollars into performance, says Ruth Thomas, senior consultant at Curo Compensation. Tech can help track total compensation and more closely align reward systems with organizational goals, giving employers accurate and real-time measures, plus making it easier to identify anomalies regarding pay equality and diversity efforts.

Ellen DeGeneres sent a letter to staff members at her television show, saying she takes responsibility for an allegedly toxic culture. "We all have to be more mindful about the way our words and actions affect others, and I'm glad the issues at our show were brought to my attention," DeGeneres added.