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Because "diversity offenses" typically happens against minorities, which definitionally aren't most people. It's also a questionable use of funds in that the places that would hire one are probably less likely to need it. But treating everyone well and handling issues through HR as normal is no longer sufficient; a diversity and inclusion staff has become the requisite "Workers of the world, unite!" sign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_the_Powerless#Hav...

Add to this that most people don't like being preached at not to be racist etc. when most already aren't.

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Okay so I am a bit more confused now. You are comparing being told about diversity and inclusion in the workplace to communism?

> handling issues through HR as normal is no longer sufficient

I am almost certain most of these "diversity and inclusion staff" you speak of are part of HR, so yes, it is still normal.

I get it, you don't want to preached to about something you aren't, but isn't that life in general? Being told stuff daily that either doesn't apply to you, you already know, or would never do?

> I get it, you don't want to preached to about something you aren't, but isn't that life in general? Being told stuff daily that either doesn't apply to you, you already know, or would never do?

To me, that's not life, that's being micro-managed or treated like a child. I'd never want to work somewhere that treats employees like that.

Do you throw your hands in the air every time your lead reminds you of a due date you already knew? Do you skip "meetings that could have been emails"? I have yet to find a place that doesn't tell me something I already know or hold on my hand on some minor things. I just go about it, being upset over it isn't worth my time.

No, but were it a regular problem, I'd absolutely bring up that it's likely an annoyance and a productivity hit for most people and a good manager would try to help fix the issue.

No, I'm trying to draw an analogy. Companies over the past few years have been expected to vocally articulate a commitment to a certain set of social values. This typically involves hiring diversity staff, mandatory training, letters of solidarity, etc. The mission of the corporation is still to make money, just as is the mission of a greengrocer.

> isn't that life in general

Sure, it still happens, but if it happens repeatedly in the workplace, I might try to reduce it. I also sincerely doubt that a terrible racist person will stop being one because his company implements mandatory diversity training.

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