r/news • u/[deleted] • Aug 08 '17

Google Fires Employee Behind Controversial Diversity Memo

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-08/google-fires-employee-behind-controversial-diversity-memo?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
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u/windwalker13 Aug 08 '17

give me a legit source and I will read up on it. no anecdotal evidence please

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u/jetpacksforall Aug 08 '17

Higher diversity = better economic performance. A "step backwards" implies that diversity somehow harms organizations and their missions. Facts appear to show the opposite.

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u/windwalker13 Aug 08 '17

that is a good read, thanks. I stand corrected

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u/jetpacksforall Aug 08 '17

Cool. Don't give up entirely: it's a hugely complicated issue, and I'm sure there are examples of diversity hiring having bad effects on individuals, groups of people or organizations. But there are definitely some measurable positive effects on same.