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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because having a diverse and equitable workforce IS good for the bottom line and will ultimately result in a better workplace and product for your clients.

Also and most importantly but I don't think will sway you, people deserve to work in places that are fair and equitable. And for the most place they don't. So, places are trying to change that as they should. Ultimately if it works, it's better for everyone. [/quote]

No. It isn't. Having the most talented individuals for the role is better for the business. Full stop. [/quote]

And are those things mutually exclusive?  Why do you assume they are?[/quote]

Not the PP you’re replying to, but yes, they are absolutely mutually exclusive.

Do you know how far backwards we bend to throw job offers at every conceivable minority who can manage to make it to an interview? I’m talking MASSIVE adjustments in standards—law school, GPA, experience. We’ve hired POC associates that we knew required special writing coaches from Day 1 of employment, while leaving behind white and Asian hires with far superior application packages. And god forbid you actually have a POC employee. A black woman who’s joined all the DEI committees and affinity groups is effectively untouchable. Doesn’t matter how god awful she is at her job. Everyone knows this, it’s openly acknowledged in small group conversations at senior levels all the time. I’ve heard the same story across our industry.

So you can decide for yourself whether this is a good or bad thing. But it is 100% a thing. [/quote]

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