Jane is on the hiring committee for a large retail firm based in New York. Serena, the top applicant for the new position in customer sales, speaks with a thick Spanish accent. As Jane is going over the qualifications for the job, she wonders if the companys policy about only hiring people with standard English dialects is outdated or even racist. Jane thinks Serena will be a perfect fit but she fears that her decision to hire her will result in friction between her and her boss.

Conduct and in-depth analysis of current events as it relays to diversity, equity and inclusion. During your search include topics such as: gender pay gap, racial inclusion, racial diversity, affirmative action, and LGBTQ+.

1. What are the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace for each of the topics suggested?
2. Can we have diversity without equity in the workplace? Why? Explain your rationale.
3. Can we have diversity without inclusion in the workplace? Why? Explain your rationale.
4. Which of the topics you believe deserve to be addressed when managing organizational diversity and creating public policy? Present your rationale.