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HBCUs
Cigna Event Celebrates and Engages Its HBCU Alumni and Allies
March 07, 2022
By Kevin Gray
Cigna recently held a virtual event to increase awareness of HBCUs and spotlight the prominence and legacy of HBCUs in the Black community. Read More.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Internet, Tech Access Issues Affect Students’ Ability to Take Part in Virtual Events
February 18, 2022
By Kevin Gray
It is difficult for students to perform their best at—or even take part in—virtual recruiting events when they are concerned about their internet access and technology. Read More.
Trends
Use of GPA as Candidate Selection Tool Falls
February 04, 2022
By Mimi Collins
GPA—once widely used to identify potential candidates for jobs—is now used by fewer than half of employers, according to the results of the Job Outlook 2022 survey. Read More.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Conagra Brands Works With ERGs to Bolster Diversity Recruiting Efforts
January 10, 2022
By Kevin Gray
Employee resource groups can be valuable tools for helping employers bolster their DEI efforts. ERGs can also help with effective onboarding and retention. Read More.
Compensation
Pay Inequity Based on Gender Begins at the Start of Career
December 03, 2021
By Edwin Koc
New research from NACE reveals that the gap in pay between men and women begins right out of college—at the start of the career. Read More.

DATA BITES

66.4%

Average percent of eligible interns converted to FTE
2021 Internship & Co-op Report

79.9%

Average percent of eligible interns receiving a job offer
2021 Internship & Co-op Report

$20.76

Mean hourly rate for bachelor’s-level intern
2021 Guide to Compensation for Interns & Co-ops

46.3%

Percent of employers that use GPA to screen candidates
Job Outlook 2022

67%

Percent of employers that have allocated more funds/resources since June 2020 to recruit historically underrecruited candidates
September 2021 Quick Poll: Racial Justice Follow Up

41%

Percent of employers that have made a lot of change to sourcing for a diverse workforce
September 2021 Quick Poll: Racial Justice Follow Up

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