Rebuttal: Affirmative Action Does Not Divide Us, Discrimination Did

Recently, a House Representative claimed that affirmative action “divides us.” This statement not only misrepresents the intent and impact of affirmative action but also ignores the painful history that made such policies necessary in the first place. Affirmative action was not born out of a desire to divide Americans—it was born out of a national…
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Presidential Actions Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

By Sandra Hueneman, SR CAAP, President Manchester Consultants On January 21, 2025, President Trump revoked Executive Order 11246, whereby the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within the Department of Labor shall immediately cease: Promoting “diversity” Holding Federal contractors and subcontractors responsible for taking “affirmative action;” and Allowing or encouraging Federal contractors and subcontractors to…
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Jewish American Heritage Month: Fighting Antisemitism in the Workplace

My Dear HR Professionals, It’s Jewish American Heritage Month so we have a valuable opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural contributions of Jewish Americans and reaffirm our commitment to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for all, regardless of religion, country of origin, or identified ethnicity. In this blog post, we’ll…
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AI in HR

Hello, fellow HR professionals! And Happy New Year! We’re about to embark on an expedition into a very hot topic: Artificial Intelligence. AI was a buzzword in 2023, with applications such as ChatGPT taking center stage. Granted, we’re only a month into 2024, but it looks like AI as a topic isn’t going away, just…
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