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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

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As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

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of the construction industry , that is still a full 1% higher than BLS data from 2019 , a promising trend that can only help continue to push the industry forward. Discrimination and Harassment The Levelset survey also highlighted discrimination against and harassment of women in the workplace due to their gender.

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Higher Fees, Interest Rates, and Mortgage Rejections for Black, Hispanic Buyers

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Despite having similar financial situations, Black and Hispanic homebuyers are more likely to be denied mortgages compared to White buyers, according to Realtor.com’s analysis of 2019 mortgage data. million loan applications in 2019. According to the analysis of 7.2 million loan applications, Black applicants are rejected 11.7%

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More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism

Pro Builder

How workplace discrimination is turning away a major segment of trade employees. Kelly Kupcak, Oregon Tradeswomen's executive director, pointed out that women are more likely to be in poverty, citing 2019 data from the National Women's Law Center. "If More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism.

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LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges

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According to Zillow’s analysis of data from 2020 to 2019, LGBTQ+ people face disproportionate challenges such as finding an affordable home and a higher chance of paying extra rental costs. Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:06.

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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

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In 2019, the International Living Future Institute released JUST 2.0 —the 2: “Non-Discrimination” becomes “Inclusion” It’s no longer enough to just not discriminate against people of certain races, ethnicity, genders, or sexual orientations. That implies that discrimination is an acceptable norm.

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More Than Half of Buyers Now Put Down 20% or More

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Mortgages that conform to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines made up 74% of mortgages issued in May compared to 65% in 2018 and 2019. Buyers using VA Loans are being discriminated due to 'known low appraisals with VA loans' which is not right at all.". "VA They are on the bottom of the hierarchy".

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