The Supreme Court Likely Just Changed How Companies Hire

This week, we look at whether the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action at universities will have any impact on hiring and diversity efforts elsewhere. Plus, check out how some people are fashioning a white-collar career that never sets foot in an office.

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Affirmative Action… Supreme Court’s Action?

Ever since the Supreme Court put the case on its docket, millions with an interest in diversity have been waiting for the justices’ ruling in a big affirmative-action case involving colleges and universities. And that includes a lot of DE&I pros in the business world.

The court was asked whether the admissions offices of Harvard and the University of North Carolina should continue to hold spaces for underrepresented groups. The court’s answer, in a 6-3 decision: No.

It’s a ruling that private organizations aren’t obligated to follow, but experts say they might take cues from it and potentially strike a blow to diversity hiring and promoting.

Read the full article here.

The 100% Remote Career?

Back in the old days—that would be 2000 through 2019—full-time all-remote careers were almost unheard of. After all, only 4% to 5% of the workforce was entirely remote, and those positions were outliers.

But the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that on any given day, one-third of Americans are working from home. Clearly, say experts, many workers are now, for the first time, basing job choices—their entire careers, in fact—on staying at home. It’s quite a challenge for leaders. “There’s a vast talent pool that may become hidden from firms,” says workforce transformation expert Maria Amato, a senior client partner at Korn Ferry.

Read the full article here.

5 Ways to Disagree Respectfully at Work?

Work disagreements are a good thing, really. Experts say that differences of opinion can lead to new and innovative ways of thinking and, eventually, to better camaraderie among coworkers.

However, being aggressive, caustic, or overly sarcastic—or flying off the handle—isn’t a great career move. In a recent Korn Ferry survey, 35% of professionals said their rude colleague would get a reprimand for their behavior, and 8% said that colleague would get fired.

It's often not easy to stay calm during a work disagreement, especially if other parties are being aggressive. Here’s how to voice your disagreement and keep everyone working together.

Read the full article here.

Other Must-Reads from Korn Ferry

• Handcuffed by High Pay - People who jumped at lucrative job offers during the pandemic are realizing they may be chained to those positions. Will it derail promising careers??
• Uncle Sam Has Some Thoughts About the New Factory - Thanks to recent legislation, multiple industries are learning how to have the federal government as a business partner.
• Opening the Door - Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison explains why leaders need to show others the way, not just issue orders.

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