DEI vs. MEI: Reconciling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence

Publisher: Orange Grove Consulting

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DEI vs. MEI: Reconciling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence

In recent years, the conversation around improving company culture has been focused on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). But critics of DEI suggest that the movement has gone too far, and that companies may be losing out on the best candidates for roles by focusing on hiring individuals from underrepresented groups.

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