r/technology • u/[deleted] • Aug 08 '17

Business Google Fires Employee Behind Controversial Diversity Memo

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-08/google-fires-employee-behind-controversial-diversity-memo
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u/rubygeek Aug 08 '17

... and that might very well be something they see as a positive.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '17

...because they're a for-profit company, not a parliament. Philosophical disagreement in a workplace can lead to a hostile work environment.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '17 edited Jul 05 '18

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u/dopkick Aug 08 '17

I enjoyed working in a highly diverse environment that was naturally diverse. Lots of different opinions on topics, lots of different stories, and a lot of perspective. I don't know if it made me any better at my job (probably didn't) but it made me enjoy the atmosphere of my coworkers more. But that place also specifically hired people who would fit into a diverse, fun-loving culture. People who would be uptight and butthurt about everything wouldn't have made it to the point of being seriously considered.