Nature & effectiveness of Zappo’s commitment to valuing
diversity
For Zappos, respond to each of these items:
Indicate what number this employer is on the Fortune list.
Describe the organization (type of business, a history of
the business, number of employees, unionized or not, and its HRM department’s
structure/reporting relationships).
Assess the degree to which this organization may be affected
by recent updates and trends in federal and state employment law and major
court decisions. Discuss what the organization may need to do to ensure legal
compliance. Are there other changes too that you recommend be made as a result
of implementing the new regulations?
Analyze the nature and effectiveness of Zappos commitment to
valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Beyond company philosophy, what actual activities are in
place in the organization, demonstrating their level of commitment?
Discuss diversity-related activities that aren’t in place,
but should be.
Evaluate the degree to which Zappos is committed to and
successfully practices non-discrimination.
What do anti-discrimination laws specifically require of
employers? Beyond the stated protected categories (age, sex, religion, and so
forth)…what more specific employer actions are needed? For example, are there
posting requirements, reporting requirements, training requirements,
affirmative action requirements, reasonable accommodation requirements and so
forth)?
Have there been charges of discrimination filed against
Zappos? What resulted from those charges? Discuss.
Discuss how unionization has impacted this industry/business
category overall. Discuss the role of labor unions in helping to shape the
industry/business category and current business conditions for Zappos. If
possible, give specific union examples (by name).
Has industry trend affected Zappos business? Please discuss
and provide examples.
How might proposed union-related legislation by the federal
government positively or negatively affect Zappos?
Discuss the benefits for developing a total rewards program
at Zappos. Discuss the drawbacks.
Discuss the total rewards concept. Is it worthwhile for
employers and here to stay, or is it just a passing fad?
