Employer Strategies & Success

Recruiting from HBCUs should never be solely categorized as a DEI initiative. It’s a smart, strategic, talent-based decision.

In a significant move supporting diversity and inclusion, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has issued guidance affirming the legality and importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in the workplace. This collective effort aims to assist businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations in understanding that DEIA policies are not only lawful but also essential for creating thriving, compliant workplaces.

One of our recent partners, Yelp, shared their experience leveraging HBCU CONNECT to fill critical sales roles. They highlighted the targeted reach, efficiency, and strong network that made our service stand out from traditional recruitment methods.

In light of recent federal policies, led by President Trump, rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, business leaders and advocates for workplace equity are sounding the alarm about the potential long-term consequences. These changes threaten to undermine decades of progress in creating equitable workplaces and fostering innovation through inclusive hiring practices.

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HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently announced a contest to promote opportunities for minority professionals with experience in the IT industry, to compete for prizes, recognition

HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently held a successful diversity recruitment and networking event for Black HR professionals in the Washington D.C. area. Attended by over 65 gue

HBCU Connect (www.hbcuconnect.com) and Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) today announced a partnership effort designed to promote hiring of African-American military veterans with relevant experience or e

In partnership with Microsoft Cloud & Enterprise Business, Microsoft IT, and Global Foundations Services, HBCU CONNECT is offering black technical professionals the opportunity to meet with representa