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This is true, but embedded within it contains a huge challenge for the industry. Hiring through people's networks and referrals has potential to really harm diversity.

Hiring is an expensive process by any measure. But whenever we find a shortcut we have to be mindful of unintended consequences



If you're filing the position with a high quality candidate, I'm not sure how diversity is relevant.


You might not be sure, but high quality candidates who aren't already in the heterogenous pool you are hiring from can probably come up with something.




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