Many of us are taught to turn the other cheek and not stoop to someone's level if they insult us. But then there's the crowd who firmly believes that when they go low, you most definitely should go lower. So low, in fact, that it burns...
That's exactly what one woman did when her sister humiliated her in public recently. The woman, who has a traumatic brain injury, says was celebrating landing a new job, when her sibling blurted out that she only got the position because of her disability. Shocked at being called a DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) hire, she clapped back by bringing up the fact that her sister had slept her way to the top. Needless to say, things got ugly fast.
A childhood accident left her with a traumatic brain injury, slurred speech and physical impairments
Image credits: Sebastian Romero / Unsplash (not the actual photo)
She was excited to be headhunted for a job, but her sister says she's nothing more than a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hire
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"I'm not a model": the woman later went into more details about her appearance
Does diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hiring mean choosing “less qualified” candidates?
Many people were overlooked in the past purely because of things like their gender, race, or the fact they're living with a disability. In order to rewrite right this narrative, companies across the globe have changed their hiring processes.
"Diversity hire refers to the intentional recruitment of individuals from underrepresented or marginalised groups to foster a more diverse and inclusive workforce," explains the Oxford Review site. "Diversity hire is a candidate selected with an explicit focus on increasing diversity within an organisation, typically from groups underrepresented in the workforce, such as people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalised communities."
But some argue that DEI hires merely fill quotas, and exclude "more experienced" people from certain roles. Not true, say the experts at Diversity.com.
"DEI doesn’t mean lowering the bar. It means clearing the bias that blocks the best from even getting through the door," notes the site. "Inclusive hiring doesn’t mean selecting someone less qualified to fill a quota... It’s about ensuring that everyone (regardless of race, gender, age, or ability) gets a fair shot at opportunities based on qualifications and potential."
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Basically, when companies implement a DEI hiring policy, they're working towards reducing the bias previously seen in the traditional hiring process, and allowing previously overlooked individuals to be seen and considered.
A 2023 poll conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 56% of employed U.S. adults believe that focusing on increasing DEI at work is a good thing. About 6-in-10 participants said their company or organization has policies that ensure fairness in hiring, pay or promotions, with 52% saying they have trainings or meetings on DEI at work.
Interestingly, many of the almost 6,000 respondents said that being a man or being white is an advantage in their place of work.
"About two-thirds or more of Black (78%), Asian (72%) and Hispanic (65%) workers say that focusing on DEI at work is a good thing," reports Pew's site. "Among White workers, however, fewer than half (47%) say it’s a good thing; in fact, 21% say it’s a bad thing."
"Congratulations": many felt the sister got exactly what she deserved
Quite a few netizens pointed out that both sisters were in the wrong
"In front of her children?": some felt the woman should have taken the high road
