We are looking at laws and policies that have an impact on DEI in the workplace.

We are looking at laws and policies that have an impact on DEI in the workplace. The United States Supreme Court’s landmark decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education admissions has left higher education institutions scrambling for new ways to promote student diversity. As we have noted in this course, a major source of talent for organizations is colleges and universities. It is known that without the practice of affirmative action, enrollment rates from black and Hispanic students decline (Binkley, 2023). The ripple effects from this ruling will be widespread. “In a response to the ruling, SHRM reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for inclusive workplaces and diverse workforces” (Gonzales, 2023, para. 5). Whether we agree or disagree with the ruling, HR professionals should continue to find ways to ensure they are doing all they can to ensure employees are working in an environment that embraces DEI. Please respond to at least 3 of the questions below:
Explain one argument for and one argument against affirmative action.
How does affirmative action help organizations to achieve DEI goals?
Do you feel this ruling could have any impact on DEI efforts in the workplace?
What are the broader implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling for race relations in the United States and in the workplace?
Do you feel affirmative action is needed in employment?
What are the ethical implications of dismantling a program that gave historically discriminated against people opportunities to succeed?
References:
Binkley, C. (2023). Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling leaves colleges looking for new ways to promote diversity. Apnews.com. https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-affirmative-action-diversity-5551cdb2b7206cd9112433e858be4d59
Gonzales, M. (2023). Supreme Court Dismantles Affirmative Action in College Admissions. Shrm.com. https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/Pages/affirmative-action-supreme-court-cases.aspx
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