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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Would you be okay with job applicants of certain racial backgrounds being less likely to get jobs than equally qualified candidates of different backgrounds because the company desires diverse employees? I'm not necessarily arguing against what you're saying. Just curious.[/quote]

Not the PP, but yes, I would be comfortable with the following: Two equally qualified candidates, one of whom is demographically similar to existing staff, and one of whom represents an identity not currently represented. The latter gets the job on the basis of bringing a new perspective, which can only be good for business. [/quote]

NP. I wouldn’t say that the person of a different race/identity necessarily brings a new  perspective, but representation is itself valuable. Representation helps you attract other top-flight candidates who belong to that group. I suspect that one of the reasons that went into a terrific Black candidate accepting our offer is that she saw other Black faces on the hiring committee. Nobody wants to be the token or sole member of the group. So yes, diversity is a concrete advantage when all else is equal. The more diverse you are, the better chance you have of attracting the very best candidates.[/quote]

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