Posted on 03/24/2021 10:28:40 AM PDT by Altura Ct.
Critical race theory at it again
Cigna — one of the country's largest heath insurance providers — has reportedly encouraged hiring managers to avoid hiring white males at the company.
What are the details?
According to a Friday report from the Washington Examiner, employees at the company have been "asked not to consider white men in hiring decisions."
Citing leaked training documents and chat logs, the outlet noted that Cigna employees are also expected to undergo "racist and discriminatory" sensitivity training on topics such as "white privilege," "gender privilege," and "religious privilege."
"Chat logs between an employee and a hiring manager viewed by the Washington Examiner detail an incident where a minority candidate with strong credentials performed exceptionally well in an interview," the outlet noted. "When that employee suggested to the hiring manager that the company wave the candidate through to the next step in the process, the hiring manager dismissed the candidate under the assumption he was white."
"After learning that the candidate belonged to a minority group, the manager said she was excited to hire him, despite learning virtually nothing else about his background," the Examiner continued.
One employee told the outlet, "Given the hiring practices they have in place where white, male candidates are blocked, regardless of qualifications, I have to say, 'Yes, there's obvious discrimination at this company.'"
On another occasion, an employee reportedly suggested a candidate with "years of industry experience." The only problem? The candidate was reportedly white and thus could not be interviewed "because he didn't meet the diversity criteria."
What else?
Employees are also encouraged to avoid using certain terms — such as "brown bag lunch" and "no can do" — in order to make their speech more accommodating, inclusive, and positive.
In an internal memo obtained by the outlet, Susan Stith, the Cigna Foundation's vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility, said, "Our inclusive culture at Cigna means that we're working hard to ensure everyone feels respected, welcome, and like they belong. This extends to the words we use, including understanding when certain terms might be perceived as negative or hurtful, and being intentional about choosing positive alternatives."
The company — which boasts more than 73,000 employees across the world — has also reportedly recommended workers inform themselves on inclusivity and racism by reading books about white fragility and more.
The health care company did not respond to multiple requests for comment, the Examiner noted.
White men are way too uppity—might talk back to the bosses.
We’re the only group it is legal to discriminate against.
A direct violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
My son was told this in 2012 do it’s not new
It’s called affirmative action.
Been going on for decades.
Non-story.
That sounds more like they don't want them to make decisions, not that they won't hire them?
Our civilization is running on inertia now. It companies and institution will fail as unqualified people are appointed in greater numbers.
After the inevitable collapse it will be those much maligned white men who rebuild it.
So if your White, CIGNA apparently does not want your business. If you happen to have them s a provider, oblige them by going elsewhere.
To file a complaint with the DOJ:
They’re a private company so they can chose whom they want to hire. White males can also choose which companies to do business with, obviously Cigna will not be one of them.
White is the New Nigger.
https://officialhodgetwins.com/products/white-privilege-card
Bad times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. Weak men create bad times...
I sat in on HRM meetings for a top 500 and we discussed which positions were for minority females.
We were light on them apparently...
Don’t kid yourselves.
If this Critical Race B.S. continues to spread, there will be scores of highly qualified white men who are either underemployed or jobless.
I see other industries rising to take advantage of this surplus, under utilized talent. Such an employer may or may not be a white male themselves. It will not matter.
Open minded, ambitious industries will seek these people out. Some are likely to become very successful, operating as a Meritocracy, you know, the way Corporate America used to do.
I was a test case at a previous employer over how to get screwed over by an insurance company.
In one case, during a company meeting with a CIGNA rep and about 40 fellow employees, I asked about a scenario. What if your young child is coughing uncontrollably so you take her to urgent care. They can’t figure it out and send you to the ER. They take X-rays and do some other tests and can’t figure it out. They admit her. The problem turns out to be somewhat minor.
“Does that count as an Emergency?” I asked
“Well of course it is.” the rep replies
“Well the flunkies at CIGNA sure didn’t think so. They refused to pay the bill.”
Hilarity ensued after that
I have a visceral hatred for the loser scum at CIGNA. Not having CIGNA insurance was actually part of my decision when I took a new job. I’m not surprised they would do something this stupid.
Not that I don’t trust Beck but does someone have a link to the Washington Examiner article? Thanks.
idiocracy
This is not just a recent decision. It was already in effect in the early 2000s when unqualified individuals were given jobs and a qualified White Male was refused.
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