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The investigation also uncovers the use of euphemistic language within Disney's hiring and promotional processes. Terms like “not looking for the usual suspects” and “diversify the talent pool” are reportedly used as code words to signal racial preferences without explicit language—an attempt to avoid legal repercussions while still intentionally shaping the workforce demographics.
Discrimination Beyond Hiring
The insider testimonies suggest that this bias extends beyond recruitment into promotional opportunities and project assignments. The undercurrent indicates a system designed to advance minorities over equally or more qualified white candidates, often motivated by social or political agendas rather than performance.