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Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

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Re: Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

#3
No matter how you might view the topic I hope we can all agree that this is vacuous nonsense:

> “We are not doing a traditional report this year as we’ve evolved beyond that to formats that are more dynamic and accessible — stories, videos, and insights that show inclusion in action,”

Oh, you wanted hard numbers? What about a TikTok video instead?

Just be honest about this stuff. It’s insulting to the intelligences of all involved to pretend that you just coincidentally happen to be making these shifts.

Re: Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

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post #3

No matter how you might view the topic I hope we can all agree that this is vacuous nonsense: > “We are not doing a traditional report this year as we’ve evolved beyond that to formats that are more dynamic and accessible — stories, videos, and insights that show inclusion in action,” Oh, you wanted hard numbers? What about a TikTok video instead? Just be honest about this stuff. It’s insulting to the intelligences o…

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Re: Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

#5
I'm continually blown away that the modern titans of industry readily bow down to a glorified reality show egomaniac. Allying to price-fix is one thing, but surely they can ally to resist culture war nonsense from making its way into their employee handbooks?

Re: Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

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post #3

No matter how you might view the topic I hope we can all agree that this is vacuous nonsense: > “We are not doing a traditional report this year as we’ve evolved beyond that to formats that are more dynamic and accessible — stories, videos, and insights that show inclusion in action,” Oh, you wanted hard numbers? What about a TikTok video instead? Just be honest about this stuff. It’s insulting to the intelligences o…

Agreed-- I despise being continuously antagonized by corporate-speak.

Re: Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

#7

I'm continually blown away that the modern titans of industry readily bow down to a glorified reality show egomaniac. Allying to price-fix is one thing, but surely they can ally to resist culture war nonsense from making its way into their employee handbooks?

> a glorified reality show egomaniac

He is also.... the president of the United States?

Re: Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

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I'm continually blown away that the modern titans of industry readily bow down to a glorified reality show egomaniac. Allying to price-fix is one thing, but surely they can ally to resist culture war nonsense from making its way into their employee handbooks?

Everything is negotiable. Why would you resist joining the culture war, if your participation can be profitable.

Re: Microsoft is quietly walking back its diversity efforts

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post #7

I'm continually blown away that the modern titans of industry readily bow down to a glorified reality show egomaniac. Allying to price-fix is one thing, but surely they can ally to resist culture war nonsense from making its way into their employee handbooks?

> a glorified reality show egomaniac He is also.... the president of the United States?

So what?
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