Since the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University and the University of North Carolina on June 29, 2023, striking down race-conscious admission processes in higher education, it has sent shock waves throughout the corporate community as business leaders consider the decision's potential impact on their own diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Littler Principal Cindy-Ann Thomas and her guest, Littler Shareholder Kim Carter, explore:

  • The real significance of SCOTUS' decision on the corporate sector
  • The challenges associated with language and terms associated with DEI initiatives
  • Strategies for reshaping and broadening the concept of "diversity" in screening and evaluating talent going forward
  • Business considerations for reinforcing commitments in this evolving space

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