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Study Reveals the Effect of Bias Interrupters on Corporate America’s DEI Goals

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NEW YORK, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bias within business systems like hiring and performance evaluations poses significant risks for both employees and organizations. That is according to a new report by The Conference Board in partnership with the Equality Action Center (EAC).

Among the negative effects of this workplace bias, the report highlights the financial impact on companies. It can cause high attrition rates, costing up to 150% of an employee’s annual salary, as well as decrease employee engagement, potentially reducing productivity by as much as 20%.

While diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been a growing focus in corporate America—with nearly $8 billion invested in corporate diversity training in 2020 alone and investments expected to double by 2026—most companies do not have the metrics necessary to assess their programs’ effectiveness.

“Addressing bias that is embedded within a business’s systems and processes can seem like—and often is—a daunting task. Companies can move the needle in a meaningful way by treating it like any other business challenge: analyze the data, understand the problem, plan interventions and course corrections, assess the results, and evaluate progress,” said Diana Scott, US Human Capital Center Leader at The Conference Board.

As revealed in the report, companies can make significant strides toward tackling workplace discrimination by implementing the ‘Bias Interrupters’ framework—an approach based on evidence, action, and commitment. It shares the findings of a two-year project by EAC and The Conference Board applying the framework to the systems and processes of select Members of The Conference Board Human Capital Center, made possible by a grant from Walmart. The study provides insights into using Bias Interrupters in the hiring process, performance evaluations, and access to career-enhancing work.

“The good news is that Bias Interrupters not only help businesses make year-over-year progress towards their inclusion goals; they also are the best way to control for legal risk,” said EAC Director Joan C. Williams, a law professor at University of California Law SF.

Additional findings include:

There’s a business case for using Bias Interrupters in corporate America.

Workplace bias leads to attrition, which is expensive—often 150% of a worker’s annual salary.Workplace bias decreases employee engagement, reducing productivity by roughly 20%.

Billions are being invested in corporate diversity training, but assessment of these programs’ effectiveness trails.

US corporations spent almost $8 billion on diversity training in 2020 alone. This number is projected to more than double by 2026.Most companies do not have the metrics necessary to assess their programs’ effectiveness.

Traditional diversity training often doesn’t work—but Bias Interrupters do.

DEI workshops can be impactful but cannot interrupt bias built into business systems.

Interrupting bias in the hiring process allows organizations to select the most qualified candidates.

Metrics help determine whether (and where) certain candidates are falling out of the funnel.It is important to keep track of who applies; who comes in through referrals; who makes it through resume review; who makes it through interviews; and who gets the final offer.The results: In just a few months’ time, the Bias Interrupters framework increased job offers to men of color by 6 percentage points.

Interrupting bias in performance evaluations leads to better-quality, fairer evaluations.

Companies should develop specific competency criteria that translates to evidence-based and action-oriented feedback.The results: Bias Interrupters increased evidence-based feedback by 44-52 percentage points.

Interrupting bias in access to opportunities requires keeping track of both career-enhancing work and non-promotable office housework.

Access to high-profile, career-enhancing work is essential for employees to succeed in the workplace. Organizations that want to guarantee their top talent has access to career-enhancing work should keep track of these opportunities—and make changes when they see bias.Low profile “office housework”—which encompasses everything from finding a time to meet, cleaning the cups, to doing routine keeping-the-trains running work—will not typically lead to promotion.The results: Bias Interrupters eliminated the bias against women in access to career-enhancing core technical work from 13 percentage points to zero. The results: Bias Interrupters eliminated the bias against women of color doing more non-promotable office housework from 27 percentage points to zero.

About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead™. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.ConferenceBoard.org 

Equality Action Center
Equality Action Center at UC Law SF seeks to advance racial, gender, and class equality in the workplace and in politics. Our initiatives address inequality at a structural level with concrete, evidence-based interventions. We lead programs that cultivate leadership and level the playing field for everyone. Our focus is pragmatic: our rigorous research is linked with practical steps to produce social or organizational change within a two- to five-year time frame.

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DataLogix AI Launches Workplace Video Resources for Businesses Exploring AI and Robotics Training

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New calculator, business owner guide and inquiry form help companies assess workplace video alongside existing business records.

UNION, N.J., Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DataLogix AI, a division of Trailblaze Solutions LLC, has launched online resources to help business owners explore first-person workplace video for AI and robotics training. The new resources include a workplace-video overview, an adjustable revenue calculator, a business owner guide and an inquiry form for discussing potential fit.

The launch adds a second starting point alongside DataLogix AI’s existing focus on licensing business records. Owners can compare written operating history, such as internal email, chat, tickets and project records, with newly recorded footage showing the hands, tools and steps involved in approved physical tasks. Businesses with both types of activity can explore each separately.

The workplace-video resources describe possible tasks in areas including warehousing, maintenance, construction, production and vehicle service. These examples are discussion starting points, not confirmed eligible categories. The guidance asks owners to review participant consent, recording permissions, safety, equipment and footage acceptance criteria before beginning.

The calculator models a four-week scenario using the number of participating workers, accepted recording hours per worker and an assumed payment rate. Owners can optionally enter employee compensation and other business costs. All figures are illustrative. The calculator does not establish an offered rate, forecast earnings or determine eligibility, and a result after entered deductions is not net profit.

The accompanying guide explains how the two opportunities differ in preparation, rights and economics. It includes questions about who may approve participation, what can be recorded or licensed, who may receive the material and how payment would be determined. Owners can review the resources without uploading company records or workplace footage.

Businesses interested in learning more can use the inquiry form to describe their company and the opportunity they would like to discuss. An inquiry is not enrollment, recording permission or a payment offer. Program availability, equipment and commercial terms require separate confirmation, and payment may be zero.

Explore the new resources at https://datalogix.ai/data-opportunities.

About DataLogix AI

DataLogix AI is a division of Trailblaze Solutions LLC based in Union, New Jersey. It helps business owners explore data opportunities through educational resources, illustrative calculators and business-level inquiries. DataLogix AI is not a data buyer, law firm or financial adviser.

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Boston Students Explore Engineering and Innovation at Hands-On STEM Expo

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Society of Women Engineers event introduced young people to science, technology and potential careers in engineering

BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For young people curious about how things work, Boston’s Seaport District became a place of discovery Saturday as students explored the possibilities of engineering through interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities and conversations with professionals from around the world.

The SWENext Innovation Expo, hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), brought science, technology, engineering and mathematics out of the classroom and into the Westin Boston Seaport District, where students ages 5 to 18 had the opportunity to explore STEM fields in an engaging, accessible environment.

The free, half-day event was part of WE26, the Society of Women Engineers’ annual international conference, held November 5–7 in Boston.

The Expo was designed to introduce younger students to engineering through hands-on demonstrations and activities while providing teenagers with opportunities to explore educational pathways and potential careers in STEM.

For elementary school students, the focus was on experimentation, problem-solving and discovery. Interactive activities encouraged children to explore engineering concepts while demonstrating how science and technology influence everyday life.

Older students had opportunities to connect with professional engineers, SWE members and representatives of collegiate engineering programs. Those conversations introduced students to engineering degree programs, scholarships, tutoring resources and career possibilities they might not otherwise have considered.

The event also offered parents, teachers and other STEM advocates information about educational resources, classroom activities and programs designed to help young people continue exploring science and engineering beyond the Expo.

Although the Society of Women Engineers has long focused on advancing women in engineering and technology, the Innovation Expo welcomed students of all genders, reflecting the organization’s broader commitment to expanding access to STEM education.

The event highlighted the importance of introducing students to engineering at an early age, before they begin making decisions about college majors and career paths. By connecting young people with working engineers and college students, the Expo was designed to make engineering more approachable and demonstrate the variety of opportunities available in technical fields.

The Boston event also provided an opportunity for engineering professionals attending WE26 to engage directly with the local community and share their experiences with students who may represent the next generation of innovators.

For the Society of Women Engineers, the Expo was an extension of its mission to inspire and support future engineers while expanding awareness of the profession.

And for the young people who participated, the event offered an introduction to a field where curiosity, creativity and problem-solving can lead to discoveries that shape the future.

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NatGold Digital Announces Immediate Delisting of NATG from MEXC Following U.S. Treasury Action

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NatGold Digital Ltd. (“NatGold” or the “Company”) today announced that it has requested the delisting of the NatGold Token (NATG) from MEXC, a global cryptocurrency exchange where NATG is currently listed, with immediate effect.

The decision follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s announcement of an order issued by its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the Combating Russian Money Laundering Act, prohibiting U.S. financial institutions from processing funds transfers involving MEXC Global.

NatGold is a U.S. company whose wholly owned subsidiary, NatGold Integrity Vault LLC, is registered with FinCEN as a money services business. The Company is acting ahead of the order’s effective date.

“As a U.S. company operating through a FinCEN-registered money services business, we are acting immediately in response to Treasury’s decision,” said Mark Radke, Executive Chairman of NatGold Digital. “Trust is a cornerstone of NatGold’s operating structure, and responding promptly to this regulatory action reflects that commitment.”

NatGold is in advanced discussions with multiple regulatory-compliant exchanges and venues  serving global markets, including the United States, and intends to replace MEXC as soon as possible. Once new listings are confirmed, NATG token holders will be advised of the arrangements and encouraged to register accounts and link their wallets, as applicable, to continue trading.

About NatGold Digital Ltd.

NatGold Digital Ltd. is the global leader in digital gold mining and the architect and operator of a patent-pending, non-extractive platform designed to unlock the intrinsic value of technically verified in-ground gold resources that remain securely stored in Mother Nature’s Vault. NatGold Tokens are structured to represent standardized unit interests in NatGold Certified Resources, disclosed under internationally recognized geological Technical Reports — without physical extraction, processing, or movement of gold. The result is a superior fiat money alternative designed to help lead a global monetary reformation.

For additional background, please visit NatGold.com or our official YouTube channel for videos and information about our digital mining ecosystem: youtube.com/@NatGold_Digital.

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The information in the above release has been prepared by NatGold Digital Ltd. (“NatGold”) using its best efforts to realistically and factually present the information contained herein. However, subjective opinion, reliance on factors outside NatGold’s control, and external information sources unavoidably mean that NatGold cannot warrant the information to be exhaustive, complete, or sufficient. The information provided herein is intended solely for general informational purposes and does not constitute an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any shares or securities of NatGold or for the purchase or sale of any NatGold Tokens. NatGold Tokens are not intended to be “securities” in any jurisdiction, and NatGold makes no claim or representation related to the value of NatGold or NatGold Tokens. Potential investors should seek advice from a qualified financial dealer before investing in NatGold. There are substantial risks associated with investing in development-stage digital assets and technology companies.

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