Diversity training is any program designed to facilitate positive intergroup interaction, reduce prejudice and discrimination, and generally teach individuals who are different from others how to work together effectively. On April 22, 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law the “Individual Freedom Act.” The bill prohibited schools and companies from mandating diversity training as a requirement for attendance or employment. If schools or employers violated the law they would be exposed to expanded civil liability exposures. Banned mandatory training topics include: 1.…
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Response rates from 373 Rhinoceros voters.
64% Yes |
36% No |
61% Yes |
30% No |
1% Yes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training |
3% No, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination |
1% Yes, and immediately expel any employees that commit acts of discrimination |
2% No, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
1% Yes, but only if it is a private company |
0% No, and mandatory diversity training should be banned |
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Unique answers from Rhinoceros voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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No, but mainly because mandatory diversity training is usually not the most effective way to create a better workplace environment for marginalized groups. Schools should focus on initiatives that bolster connection and open-mindedness in ways that work.
@9DZD4SQ1yr1Y
If the person knows what they are doing for the company why would they need mandatory training.
@9QZGVST4mos4MO
Yes. ALL companies should be REQUIRED. Employees, and especially Human Resources, managers, recruiters, executives, board members, and owners, should all be required to participate in diversity training.
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
Focus on hiring well-rounded, educated and skilled people of different backgrounds to create a better workplace.
@9G4FX2D1yr1Y
Yes, dependent on the type of company it is (eg. travel (flight attendants) - yes, artistry (painters) - no)
@9G397D91yr1Y
No, because according to my earlier answer to a similar question, they already got this training in school.
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@9FBHWQC1yr1Y
This should already be an ethic as a Canadian born citizen
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