At a regional power company, managers are in charge of assigning training and development opportunities...

[Reference: SHRM suggests understanding the underlying reasons for manager decisions to address potential biases and ensure fair practices (SHRM, Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace)., Fairness and Equity:, Policy Adherence: Ensure that all managers are following the company policy that mandates equal opportunities for all employees., Bias Identification: Identify if the disproportionate assignments are due to biases, intentional or unintentional, and take steps to address them., Reference: SHRM emphasizes the importance of fair and equitable access to development opportunities as part of inclusive workplace practices (SHRM, Ensuring Equity in Training Opportunities)., Further Evaluation:, Comprehensive Review: Conduct a broader evaluation of training records across different departments to identify if this issue is isolated or widespread., Pattern Recognition: Look for patterns that may indicate systemic issues requiring organizational policy changes or additional manager training., Reference: SHRM advises comprehensive evaluations and pattern analysis to ensure compliance and fairness in HR practices (SHRM, Conducting Comprehensive HR Audits)., Manager Training:, Diversity Training: If biases are identified, provide targeted training for managers on diversity, equity, and inclusion to prevent future occurrences., Performance Criteria: Reinforce the use of objective criteria for assigning training opportunities, ensuring transparency and fairness., Reference: SHRM recommends regular training and reinforcement of DEI principles to support fair and unbiased decision-making in HR practices (SHRM, DEI Training for Managers)., References:, SHRM. (n.d.). Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace. Society for Human Resource Management., SHRM. (n.d.). Ensuring Equity in Training Opportunities. Society for Human Resource Management., SHRM. (n.d.). Conducting Comprehensive HR Audits. Society for Human Resource Management., SHRM. (n.d.). DEI Training for Managers. Society for Human Resource Management., , ]