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What Will the US Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action Mean for Employers?

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The high court is expected to decide by late spring 2023 whether to: Uphold AA as a remedy for past discrimination in college admissions. The lower courts had always declared it an acceptable remedy for reversing the harmful effects of discrimination in college admissions and employment. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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Recruiting for Diversity in the Workplace

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The same diversity study revealed that between the years of 2007 and 2015, the number of black professional women declined 13% and there was an 18% decline of black managers, which could lead to a decline in black executives. Furthermore, diversity in the workplace is not only ethical, but it’s also financially beneficial.

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Is Your HR Automation Solution Biased?

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Researchers were unable to tell whether the bias was intentional or unconscious, but it did rise to the level of what they term a systematic pattern or practice of discrimination as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Even unintentional bias can significantly hinder diversity and inclusion.

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The ADEA – What You Need to Know

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But one of the biggest hurdles facing older workers is age discrimination. Even with federal and state laws prohibiting age bias, the group that advocates for older workers, AARP (American Association of Retired Persons), released a study in December 2019 that found age discrimination is widespread and seen as the “last acceptable bias.”

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Hiring A Candidate Who Discloses They Are Pregnant

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Discrimination against pregnant women is still common in 2022. While the Pregnancy Discrimination Act protects women in the workplace, discrimination still exists. About 20% of women — 1 in 5 working mothers — say they were subjected to workplace pregnancy discrimination. The good news? Considering women make up 44.7%

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Even as Labor Market Tightens, Experts Say Ageism Holding Small Businesses Back

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After the interview, the recruiter told Sinclair that the company wasn’t a good fit for him. Stan Kimer, president of diversity and career engagement consultancy Total Engagement Consulting , believes the problem is driven by stereotypes. American workers filed 18,376 cases alleging age discrimination with the U.S.

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Why Does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter in the Workplace?

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In this article, we’ll clear up the confusion between diversity, equity, and inclusion, and share some ideas to help you develop a fair workplace where all team members feel safe. What’s the difference between diversity, equity, and inclusion? Equity means every individual has an equal chance at a professional opportunity.