{"id":2011980,"date":"2023-08-25T12:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T16:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-department-includes-dei-requirement-in-order-to-be-employed-promoted\/"},"modified":"2023-08-25T12:43:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T16:43:23","slug":"state-department-includes-dei-requirement-in-order-to-be-employed-promoted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-department-includes-dei-requirement-in-order-to-be-employed-promoted\/","title":{"rendered":"State Department mandates DEI requirement for employment and promotion."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fstate-department-includes-dei-requirement-in-order-to-be-employed-promoted%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2011980&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>State Department Requires Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for Employment and Promotion<\/h2>\n<p>According to documentation obtained by The Epoch Times,\u200c individuals seeking employment or promotion at the State Department must fulfill a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) \u2064requirement. \u200cThe \u2062document titled &#8220;Decision Criteria for Tenure And Promotion In The Foreign Service 2022\u20132025&#8221; outlines the expectations for Foreign Service employees.<\/p>\n<p>The Foreign Service, which comprises 16,000 \u200bcareer \u200ddiplomats stationed worldwide, emphasizes the importance of \u200cdiversity, equity, inclusion, and \u200baccessibility. These qualities are \u200bconsidered essential competencies that employees must develop throughout their careers to be eligible for promotion within the Senior Foreign Service.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/house-republicans-want-answers-from-state-department-about-suspended-iran-envoy-robert-malley-5478403\">House Republicans Want\u200b Answers From State Department About Suspended Iran Envoy Robert Malley<\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">8\/22\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/us-state-department-has-dire-warning-on-food-supply-5457729\">US \u200dState Department Has Dire Warning on Food Supply<\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">8\/10\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The DEI requirement is one of the five core precepts that employees must demonstrate, alongside communication, leadership, management, and \u2063substantive and technical experience. These standards apply to all members of the Foreign Service, and \u200bthe department&#8217;s Selection Board considers them crucial factors for entry \u200band advancement within the department.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden has shown his commitment to DEI by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gov-abbott-pushes-back-against-bidens-climate-agenda\/\" title=\"Texas Gov. Abbott pushes back against Biden\u2019s climate agenda\">signing executive orders<\/a> that prioritize diversity, equity,\u2064 and inclusion in the \u2063federal workforce. However, DEI has faced\u2062 criticism from conservatives who \u200cargue that it prioritizes \u2062identity politics over merit.<\/p>\n<p>The criteria for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-department-includes-dei-requirement-in-order-to-be-employed-promoted\/\" title=\"State Department mandates DEI requirement for employment and promotion.\">entry-level employees include actively promoting \u200cdiversity<\/a>,\u2062 equity, inclusion, and accessibility in interactions with colleagues\u2064 and demonstrating inclusivity and respect. Mid-level\u200c employees must \u2062consistently exemplify these criteria while advancing DEI and accessibility\u200b in their words and \u200cactions. Candidates\u2062 for supervisory roles must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/elon-musk-reacts-to-border-crisis-says-lacking-media-attention-strange\/\" title=\"Elon Musk \"Lacking Media Attention \u2018Strange\u2019\"\">actively strive<\/a> to recruit and retain diverse \u2063teams,\u2064 ensure\u2062 equitable\u200c consideration for all candidates, \u2064and support equity in staff opportunities and recognition.<\/p>\n<p>For \u2064those seeking promotion into and within the Senior Foreign Service, DEI requirements include fostering a\u2064 culture of inclusion, addressing allegations of discrimination and harassment, and creating collaborative work environments. Critics argue that \u200bthese requirements prioritize ideology over experience and skillset.<\/p>\n<p>House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas)\u2063 expressed \u200dconcerns about the State Department&#8217;s DEI \u2062promotion criteria, stating that penalizing individuals based on\u200c their ability to implement DEI measures is ambiguous and subjective. He\u2064 called on \u200dthe department \u200cto prioritize\u2063 hiring\u200b and promoting individuals based \u2064on \u2064their qualifications rather than their appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Gonzalez, a senior\u200b fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former State Department employee, also criticized \u2062the DEI requirement, highlighting the potential drawbacks of prioritizing\u2064 ideology over merit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The State Department mandates a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirement for job seekers and those seeking promotion. 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