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 {{a|hr|}}{{d|{{PAGENAME}}|/ˌmiːdɪˈɒkrɪti drɪft/|n}}A curious, unintended, negative feedback loop of lazy [[human capital management]].
-Let’s say firms generally run a benign affirmative action policy, to increase representation. This means, when presented with broadly equivalent candidates, it will prioritise candidates of a type it doesn’t have when [[lateral hire|laterally hiring]], and those in over-represented groups when selecting candidates for a [[RIF]].
+Let’s say firms, when presented with broadly equivalent candidates, prioritise those of a type it doesn’t have when [[lateral hire|hiring]], and those of which it has too many when selecting candidates for a [[RIF]]. For those who value ''cognitive'' [[diversity]], let alone ''cultural'' diversity, stands to reason.
-Since one tends to laterally hire one golden strand at a time, but reduce the workforce in large hanks, this creates an odd system effect, predicated on three assumptions:
+Since one tends to hire one golden strand at a time, but reduce the workforce in large hanks, this creates an odd system effect, predicated on three assumptions:
 *That, generally, [[lateral quitter]]s are ''relatively'' good employees.
 *That, generally, [[RIF]] candidates aren’t.