Cyrus Mehri
Cyrus Mehri
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?
circle focus inner
I think you have to focus on the inner circle of the decision-makers.
african black evidence mediocrity ok shows superstar white
Basically, the evidence shows you have to be a superstar to get into the door, if you are African American. If you are white, you can be good, you can be average, you can be mediocre, and you can get in. Mediocrity is OK for the white candidates, but you have to be a superstar for the black candidates.
effort front needs process progress
There's been progress on that front, but I think that's where the process needs to be going forward. We think there needs to be a redoubled effort in the front office.
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.
action adversity figure league positives solutions state time
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.
bias evidence hiring racial
There is evidence of racial bias in the hiring cycle.