Batsh*t Crazy Green Party

[SoundMan]

Thinking of applying?

No. But I know some people who have found it almost impossible to get gainful employment despite qualifications because they've got some disabilities.

Hope that helps you work it out.

 

[Crankycorner]

I don’t see any harm in goals to ensure a workplace isn’t just pale, male and stale. Diversity is not something to fear.

 

[SoundMan]

I don’t see any harm in goals to ensure a workplace isn’t just pale, male and stale. Diversity is not something to fear.

Agreed, but it can be taken too far at times. See yer wan Cantwell as anchor in the GAA and she wouldn't know if it's pumped or stuffed!

 

[Crankycorner]

Agreed, but it can be taken too far at times. See yer wan Cantwell as anchor in the GAA and she wouldn't know if it's pumped or stuffed!

Yeah not a fan of her either. There have been plenty of useless male presenters too. Marty is stealing a living to be honest.

 

[SoundMan]

Yeah not a fan of her either. There have been plenty of useless male presenters too. Marty is stealing a living to be honest.

Marty (aka BettyBoo) is a "bogger" version of Tubridy. "Talent" that we couldn't possibly do without - until they've tried their luck elsewhere and disappeared without trace on a fraction of the salary. At least Marty has an interest in the game and actually played it to some level. But he's, male and stale, and without the fake tan would be west-Clare pale too.

 

[Crankycorner]

Marty (aka BettyBoo) is a "bogger" version of Tubridy. "Talent" that we couldn't possibly do without - until they've tried their luck elsewhere and disappeared without trace on a fraction of the salary. At least Marty has an interest in the game and actually played it to some level. But he's, male and stale, and without the fake tan would be west-Clare pale too.

So I think it’s good that RTÉ is trying to be more inclusive. When the likes of Marty retire it’ll be refreshing to see a more diverse panel on TSG and on commentary. Same with all RTÉ on air programmes. Absolutely people should get a job based on talent but in my opinion setting targets for race, LGBT+ etc ensures that recruiters do not overlook people who have in the past been overlooked. Affirmative action has many benefits and there’s plenty of evidence to back this up.

 

[Stacky]

RTE and the print media does not appeal to a younger more diverse demographic anyway and its glory days are way back in the rear view mirror anyway no matter who they hire.

GAAGO has even focked their previous older demographic for matches etc.

 

[Purple Monkey Dishwasher]

Just hire the best person for the job.

What your sexuality, gender choice or the religion you adhere to is your very own private business.

No wonder our public services are focked.

What next?

Hire 1.5% Star Wars or Taylor Swift obsessives?

100%,

Id have to look the relevant EU employment law but hiring on the basis of sexuality/preferred sex sounds like a fairly shaky position.

Any area that's engaged in this positive discrimination has had pretty predictable results. People not qualified for the job getting hired and a lot of workplace resentment.

More 'progressive' claptrap.

 

[Stacky]

A completly focked and badly run RTE appointing someone from an underrepresented self-identifying minority into a role without considering whether they have all right skills for the role?

Judging on past results at RTE that has always been the case.

If they are sacked due to poor performance they can then claim discrimination?

Other candidates who may be better qualified and experienced are passed over as a result.

 

[Blue Jasmin]

RTE's Diversity/Inclusivity strategy:

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I think these kind of initiatives that prioritise hiring people on the basis of their sexuality are ropey at best.

What should that have to do with anything in regard to someone's suitability for a job?


Brave new world.

No mention of travellers in that list I see.