The Future of Diversity Initiatives in the Wake of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Corporations, which have already scaled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts launched in 2020, now face the question of whether the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admissions will lead them to further curtail these programs to avoid potential legal challenges. While the legal implications of the court's decision on higher education affirmative action do not directly apply to employment, the general hostility expressed towards race-conscious efforts may cause concerns among employers. However, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has clarified that employers can still implement DEI programs to ensure equal opportunity in the workplace.

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