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I would argue that you should not "enforce" diversity. Be aware of it, absolutely.

See the human, see the skill set. Select the best candidate for the job.

Don`t be forced to choose otherwise to tick a diversity box.
 
I would argue that you should not "enforce" diversity. Be aware of it, absolutely.

See the human, see the skill set. Select the best candidate for the job.

Don`t be forced to choose otherwise to tick a diversity box.
Of course you would . . . . as an older white male, why not just "be aware of it" and that way you can conveniently ignore it 🤷‍♂️
 
Of course you would . . . . as an older white male, why not just "be aware of it" and that way you can conveniently ignore it 🤷‍♂️

Nope, the best person for the job based on the essential requirements - I don`t care if they are brown, pink or otherwise, neither do I care what they choose to do outside of work.

It's not complex and we don`t need quotas.
 
Oh...and am I the only one whos sees the hilarious irony in Rees-Mogg accusing anyone of not doing anything useful.

He's made an entire parliamentary career out of it. He's the biggest work-shy fop of them all :ROFLMAO:

The Rees-Moggs built this country from the ground upwards, well they got there servants to do it but if they hadn’t ordered them too the lazy dossers would of just sat round all day.
 
The Rees-Moggs built this country from the ground upwards, well they got there servants to do it but if they hadn’t ordered them too the lazy dossers would of just sat round all day.
Actually I dont think the family is really that posh, his dad was editor of the Times and became a lord but his mum was from an ordinary background
 
I would argue that you should not "enforce" diversity. Be aware of it, absolutely.

See the human, see the skill set. Select the best candidate for the job.

Don`t be forced to choose otherwise to tick a diversity box.

I think that's fine - as long as you are designing your selection process as much as possible to be free of unconscious bias.
Because you might not think you have unconscious bias - but you do, so do I, so does everyone on this thread. So does everyone, everywhere.

So well-written, neutral job descriptions posted widely - software that anonymizes resumes for early screening - structured interviews - work skills testing......that sort of thing.
Way I see it - that's the job of a diversity specialist. If they're decent at their job, they're basically just a good HR recruiter that is making sure that the team really is picking the best person for the job, and not just thumbing through the CVs, having a nice chat in the interview and choosing the person that's most similar to themselves......
 
White man, are you, by any chance? Older, maybe retired? Not gay? You're just another minority, albeit one we hear far too much from.
Would you prefer me to be a black lesbian who is still working?
You‘ve had a few posts more than me.
Not too sure what point you are trying to make
 
Would you prefer me to be a black lesbian who is still working?
You‘ve had a few posts more than me.
Not too sure what point you are trying to make
@tonyw put it very well. The role of a diversity procedure is to ensure that all minorities get an equal chance . Obviously some places take it to extremes but it can be a business-friendly process.
 
Nope, the best person for the job based on the essential requirements - I don`t care if they are brown, pink or otherwise, neither do I care what they choose to do outside of work.

It's not complex and we don`t need quotas.
We’ve been here before. There is plenty more to it. It all comes down to how you define “best for the job” and the sad truth is that we collectively set things up so that the “right people” are best.
The “it’s simple” approach does not work because it actually is not simple.
 
BBC for example has around ten Diversity Officers being paid good salaries. I think that’s what JRM is referring to as people that could be dispensed with
 
BBC for example has around ten Diversity Officers being paid good salaries. I think that’s what JRM is referring to as people that could be dispensed with
Some employed in response to Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries legal direction to "promote more opportunities for people from working class backgrounds"...
 
I see Sajid Javid has lent his support to Truss. It looks like Sunak is losing his way. I’d be surprised if he concedes defeat at this stage but the writing is on the wall
 
Talk is interest rates will rise by 1/2% on Thursday to 1.75% Apparently seven of the committee will vote for the rise.
If US do the same it looks like we will follow next month with similar. Unless inflation starts to slow, 3 to 4% is on the cards by the end of the year.
Looking increasingly like Sunak in no10 will only be for visiting purposes.
If Truss does become PM it will be interesting to see whom she appoints as chancellor. I would suspect Simon Clarke who is chief Secretary to the Treasury will get it. Can’t see Sunak as Foreign Secretary, maybe Employment job.
I would imagine Dominic Raab may have a more influential role too. Defence Secretary maybe.
The candidates who lost in the leadership battle will also be posturing too

Indeed they have.

Still struggling to understand how much impact they really believe this will have given that the Ukraine conflict is driving a lot of this inflation.

Putting interest rates up will not stop people needing to buy food, put fuel in their cars or heat their home this winter..

And you can forget tax incentives being offered to win Tory votes at the minute. These interest rate rises will cost so much more to so many, but I suspect creating a far greater impact on those who are already struggling and carrying large credit card and personal loan debts.

'Interest rates rise means I owe £250 a month more on loans' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62408868

Those in a reasonable financial situation may rein it in a bit but I doubt it will impact too greatly.
 
Indeed they have.

Still struggling to understand how much impact they really believe this will have given that the Ukraine conflict is driving a lot of this inflation.

Putting interest rates up will not stop people needing to buy food, put fuel in their cars or heat their home this winter..

And you can forget tax incentives being offered to win Tory votes at the minute. These interest rate rises will cost so much more to so many, but I suspect creating a far greater impact on those who are already struggling and carrying large credit card and personal loan debts.

'Interest rates rise means I owe £250 a month more on loans' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62408868

Those in a reasonable financial situation may rein it in a bit but I doubt it will impact too greatly.
Indeed this will have the single effect of making the poor poorer and the rich richer. However, as I've pointed out previously, the BoE had no choice as the government had given it the sole remit of keeping inflation at around 2%. The BoE had already been criticised by some Tory politicians for not raising rates more and at a faster rate!

I think it's clear that when inflation is driven by factors other than home grown demand its remit should be more nuanced as the government holds most of the tools to curb the current inflation spike (eg reduce vat on fuel paid for by taxing oil companies, rejoin the single market and customs Union)
 
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