Employers may not see sweeping changes to voluntary and mandatory affirmative action in employment, which some observers forecast following the Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down affirmative action in higher education. Instead, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) strategies may evolve as a result of the decision and shift to focus more on inclusion.
Comprehensive DE&I Strategies May Result from Supreme Court Ruling
SHRM | Jul 2023
Supreme Court Dismantles Affirmative Action in College Admissions
SHRM | Jun 2023
Racial diversity in the workplace declined in several states in the years after they outlawed affirmative action, according to research by Harvard University. Here are some ways HR professionals can continue to maintain a diverse workplace in light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling.
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SHRM | Jul 2023
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Husch Blackwell | Jul 2023
How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action in Student Admissions Decision Affects Employers
Jackson Lewis | Jul 2023
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Littler | Jun 2023
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Akin Gump | Jul 2023
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Carothers | Jul 2023
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Harvard Business Review | Aug 2023
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