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How HR Can Tackle Diversity Using the Rooney Rule

Visier

The results were impressive – minority head coaching hires in the NFL increased from 6% to 22% in 2006 – and as the White House strives to show, the implications of the rule can be far-reaching. Metrics to watch: New hires vs. existing workforce / New hires vs. industry benchmark.

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How HR Can Tackle Diversity Using the Rooney Rule

Visier

The results were impressive – minority head coaching hires in the NFL increased from 6% to 22% in 2006 – and as the White House strives to show, the implications of the rule can be far-reaching. Metrics to watch: New hires vs. existing workforce / New hires vs. industry benchmark.