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Yes, from reading your comments for many years now, I'm sure you do suffer penalties from people who are feel morally superior to you. In your case, that's very easy to do.

I do feel morally superior to those who reject DEI. No, DEI is not like Affirmative Action (which I also supported) because there are no official penalties associated with DEI. The only penalties are those imposed by the general public if they think your business is purposefully not diverse, is not concerned with equity, or is not inclusive.

An utter joke. During my late career, if one didn’t meet all of the qualifications then they couldn’t even submit an application. It’s safe to assume that you are completely naive and innocent minded and certainly don’t know what’s going on in the world. My error... Above, I should have said, "...BEST meets the qualifications. DEI is not actually a qualification. It is a consideration. I hope you understand the difference between those two terms.

No, I'm not an expert in DEI measurements. I support it because I support its intentions, which are to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. That's what I think.

To measure DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), you can use the following methods12345: Track the dollars allocated to DEI initiatives and programs1 Measure the number and percentage of diverse employees across the organization and in leadership positions12345 Analyze the retention levels and turnover rates by employee groups1245 Conduct diversity and inclusion surveys to collect employee feedback and experience1345 Evaluate the number and impact of mentorship programs, DEI training, incident reports, and employee resource groups125

I would favor one race over another if all other qualities were basically the same and if my existing DEI were lacking. Here are nine ways suggested to measure DEI: 9 Ways to Measure the Success of Your DEI Strategy in 2023 - Senior Executive

Oh, my mistake; I searched for "Thomas Sewell." Thomas Sewell (neo-Nazi) - Wikipedia I see Thomas Sowell is an American economist. Thomas Sowell - Wikipedia But I didn't read much about him. He is not of any interest to me (although if he did, he would affect the DEI of my topics of interest.

I don't know why you don't understand what I am saying. DEI is one of the considerations. It is considered during the evaluation process of the applicants. If I were an employer, it would be one of the last things I considered. For example, if I had a number of candidates that met all the requirements and I had to decide between them, I would then consider how their hire would affect my business' DEI. If there were one candidate who stood out from all the others, I would hire them even if they did not increase my DEI.

That might have been the case historically, but in the present, most countries are thoroughly mixed. Certainly, the UK and the US are.

To me, the "most qualified" means the applicant who meets most of the qualifications. If DEI is considered among the qualifications, in other words, if the applicant will help improve your DEI, then that should be considered. I've never heard of Thomas Sowell, and did look him up online. He is described as a neo-Nazi. That would be about as far from Marxism as you can get. You can read more about them here: Fascism vs. Marxism - What's the Difference? | This vs. That

You've not made clear what it means, you've only said it again. What does "...recommended to be one of the considerations." mean? Does it mean select one tribe over another? It means the DEI of your workforce should be included in the considerations when choosing a person to hire. Examples of other considerations are: - skills - education - experience - salary expectations - recommendations - etc...

"Consider DEI" means that when employers judge applicants for an open position, they should also consider the diversity, equity, and inclusion of their workforce. DEI is not the only consideration, not the highest priority consideration, nor is it a mandated consideration, but it is recommended to be one of the considerations.

I repeat that DEI does not "compel" employers to hire people they don't want. DEI only suggests that they consider their workforce's DEI when hiring, along with all the other criteria they use. DEI is unlike its predecessor, Affirmative Action, which compelled employers to comply with the threat of loss of government contracts.

Why? Why? Because I think what is best for the community is more important than what is best for the individual. That's the difference between socialism and capitalism - thinking about what is best for "we" rather than just "me."

I'd employ the best candidate that would work for the lowest wage, and take the least time off. Essentially straight culturally Christian males. Your approach is indeed that of an ardent capitalist (ME!). DEI is asking you to also consider the community (WE!). In its extremes, that is the difference between capitalism and socialism. In the USA, we have a mix of these. DEI is a reminder that we do have that mix, and it should be considered in your actions.

IMO, an employer should select who they want, but part of that "want" should be consideration of DEI, not just what they think is best for them or their business but also what is best for the community as a whole.

I think Harris did a very good job in here role as VP under Biden. I voted for her for president, as did 48.3% of the voters. Unfortunately, 49.7% of the voters voted for Trump, and he won the votes in the Electoral College by a wide margin. If you think the last four years have been a "circus," at least that must have been entertaining. However, you better sit down for the next four years. They will be a complete disaster.

The DEI suggests that many factors are involved in deciding which applicant is "best for the role." Three of those factors DEI wants an employer to consider are ensuring their workplace is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

I've never heard of this before, so I checked it out online. What you say is basically true. See the link below for details. Sheetz accused of racial discrimination in its hiring process | CNN Business I don't agree with your suggestions about Biden.

In the scenario above, what if the employer was Black and 90% of his workers were Black? Do you think the rejected White applicant who suspects race was a factor in his rejection would have a complaint then? In the scenario above, any applicant should be able to ask why they were not selected. Of course, the employer would also have the right to say they chose the applicant they thought was best suited for the position without giving detailed reasons.

"Considered" is all that DEI asks. It doesn't require you to employ someone you don't want.

There will be a cure for that soon hopefully, Hopefully, that will be a movement of the majority to the left, so I won't be so far left... 😉

A person with Down's Syndrome would not be qualified to fly a plane. A person of a minority race, gender, or even transgender might be qualified. If they are, they should be considered for the job.

And, DEI discourages employment based on age. 😉

DEI has everything to do with equal protection. It has nothing to do with "unmerited" hires. It is intended to reduce the hires (of qualified people) based on the majority's looks and beliefs. It's intended to encourage the employer to consider trying to ensure their workforce exemplifies diversity, equity, and inclusion and is not just based on the looks and beliefs of the applicants that are prevalent in the existing workforce.