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Minnesota DHS Unveils Strict Policy for Diverse Hiring
7/10/2025
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Story summary
- Minnesota's Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a new hiring policy on August 12.
- Supervisors must justify hiring non-underrepresented candidates in diverse roles.
- Justifications need approval from the DHS Equal Opportunity and Access Division prior to job offers.
- The policy aims to address underrepresentation of women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities in specific job categories.
