Reform Policies

Would adverts like this be more acceptable:

'We particularly welcome applications from lazy people who don't have the minimum qualifications required because they are currently under represented in our organisation.'
 
Would adverts like this be more acceptable:

'We particularly welcome applications from lazy people who don't have the minimum qualifications required because they are currently under represented in our organisation.'
I'm guessing you haven't done much recruitment in your career. None of this nonsense is necessary to attract the best candidates.
 
Would adverts like this be more acceptable:

'We particularly welcome applications from lazy people who don't have the minimum qualifications required because they are currently under represented in our organisation.'
I doubt they would get the caliber of person that they want
 
I'm guessing you haven't done much recruitment in your career. None of this nonsense is necessary to attract the best candidates.

I've never understood what is wrong with 'artificially levelling the playing field'.

It's a neat soundbite, but what does it actually mean.

All sorts of things which are out of whack benefit from being levelled artificially.

The alternative is to leave things in a sub-optimal state.
 
I've never understood what is wrong with 'artificially levelling the playing field'.
because each individual is not responsible or accountable for the success of other's who they share a category with. Its not their fault
It's a neat soundbite, but what does it actually mean.
It means giving more attention to one category at the expense of others.
All sorts of things which are out of whack benefit from being levelled artificially.
not people
The alternative is to leave things in a sub-optimal state.
The alternative is encourage each individual to be the best version of themselves, they can be.
 
That is difficult if their application is three times more likely to go straight in the bin.
I don't think that has been the case for years. Companies are paranoid about vexatious litigation through hiring policies. There is nothing wrong with opening people's minds and getting them to address their unconscious bias etc. But there is no need for adverts "we are particularly keen to receive applications from [not you]".

I've had people from all backgrounds work for me and I've sat in plenty of "HR meetings". Its never the ones you expect: Indian people trying to enforce the class system, women up for sexual harassment and the most rediculous allegations of racial discrimination you could imagine.
 
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