No I am not confusing the two. DEI is the new affirmative and this was changed under the biden admin.
Understanding the Importance of Inclusive Hiring for DEI
Before delving into strategies, one must grasp why DEI-centric inclusive hiring matters. DEI-centric hiring contributes to:
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While hiring and work decisions solely based on race are still illegal, and certain uses of demographic data, like quotas or racial preferences, should be avoided, this decision should not hinder efforts for a diverse and inclusive workforce. According to a recent
white paper released by BiasSync, a diversity training provider, not only is hiring not affected by this decision, but diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices play an important role in business success.
Affirmative action at universities may have been ruled unconstitutional, but inclusive hiring practices are still legal and beneficial for businesses.
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Hiring with DEI in mind requires an organization to rethink its recruitment processes.
Learn about the three pillars of DEI and get tips for incorporating these principles into your recruiting process in this post.
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I could link many more but I hope you get the point. DEI hiring is a real thing and it is going on in the workforce. Search DEI hiring for more examples.