Diversity Hiring in the Purview of Providing Equal Employment Opportunity: Importance and Impact on Organizational Productivity

Abstract

In today's global business landscape, social responsibility encompasses diversity management, with organizations striving to enhance inclusivity of underrepresented individuals. The employee selection process is crucial in diversity management, as it influences an organization's branding and commitment to diversity. Top executives are focusing on talent diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and create a competitive advantage. Gender parity in the workplace is a social cause and business imperative. Leaders are focusing on making businesses more attractive to diverse workforces, especially female talent. Employers have struggled to balance compliance with affirmative action laws and ensure fair selection processes. This paper analyzes EEO provisions and diversity management in the United States, focusing on discrimination and efforts to address them. It discusses the unresolved EEO issues in the US, particularly gender diversity, and its implications for other countries. The paper also reviews HR challenges in employing selection methods and the impact of diversity selection practices on organizational culture.