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In case you are looking for a new job, Business.com claims that writing your pronouns on your application might negatively affect your chances of getting a job. While it is understandable that job hunting can be stressful, adding DIE pressure can make it even worse.
According to a report released by Business.com, over 80% of non-binary individuals claim that their gender identity could negatively impact their search for a job. Also, 51% stated that their experience at work had been negatively affected by their gender identity. According to Ryan McGonagill of Business.com, these statistics show the need to improve the inclusion and diversity of people in the workplace.
The Left is always blaming uneducated people for not adopting DIE when it comes to hiring. However, this is not the case. According to Business.com, the study shows that the opposite is true.
In order to test the effects of having gender-neutral pronouns on a candidate's application, Business.com sent two different resumes to over 180 job posting. One of these included “they” and “them” pronouns, and the other did not. Surprisingly, the latter got fewer interview invitations and received less interest.
It's surprising that the drop in the number of people applying for a job was only 8%. I used to work for a guy who owns a chain of gold stores in New Jersey and New York. Each year, he received thousands of job applications and resumes. He had a long list of disqualifying factors that he would consider disqualifying candidates.
Prior to the emergence of gender-neutral pronouns proclamations, demanding the use of plural adjectives, such as "they/them," was considered a sure way to get rejected. I believe that demanding these types of pronouns would have raised more concerns back then.
Pronouns 'They/Them' Make Resumes More Likely To Be Ignored https://t.co/76qGBbPn24
— David X. Henry (@imau2fan) July 5, 2023
If I were a hiring manager, I would probably not consider a candidate who wrote their resume using gender-neutral pronouns. Over the years, I have seen numerous individuals who were likely to be an HR complaint waiting to happen. Using these types of pronouns on a resume is not always fair. Life is full of surprises and anyone who claims otherwise is just selling something.
Although diversity hiring is popular in the government and business world, it's not ideal for a company to hire people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Having a public proclamation of "they/them" and "they/us" pronouns can raise various red flags regarding the type of employee that the company will be hiring.
A study conducted by Business.com indicates that having "they/them" or "they/them" pronouns on your resume may negatively affect your chances of landing a job. But, it's clear that the world doesn't always agree with this report. If you're planning on exhibiting your professional skills in your job search, it's best to avoid using these pronouns.
It's important to remember that life isn't fair and that anyone who claims otherwise is just selling something.
Source: RedState
