Navigating the aftermath of affirmative action: Implications for education and employment

The recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in college admissions has raised concerns among business leaders about the impact on their own diversity goals and hiring practices. Companies such as Apple, Google, and Salesforce filed briefs in support of maintaining racial and ethnic diversity on college campuses, emphasizing the importance of recruiting diverse students for future employees and leaders. The ruling could pose challenges for employers in finding diverse talent and create legal uncertainty for businesses that promote diversity in their recruitment practices. While some suggest alternative approaches such as recruiting from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or investing in internship programs, the ruling may ultimately lead to a less diverse talent pool and hinder efforts to achieve equitable outcomes in the workplace.