Cyrus Mehri
Cyrus Mehri
circle focus inner
I think you have to focus on the inner circle of the decision-makers.
candidates doors focus future improved inner minority next owner process question room
Our focus for the future is OK; now we've improved the process -- minority candidates are in the room being interviewed. Our next question is, when the doors close, and the owner makes the decision, who's in that inner circle?
conclusion double level playing reach standard
We're disappointed. Disappointed, but not deterred. You can't look at the hires collectively and not reach the conclusion that there's a double standard and there isn't a level playing field.
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The positives are that we have a Rooney Rule. We have a league that is not in a state of denial, but in a state of action to try to figure out solutions and working with us in a positive way. Every time there's been adversity, we've come back even stronger.
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There is evidence of racial bias in the hiring cycle.