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A Diverse and Trusted Workforce: Examining Elements That Could Contribute to the Potential for Bias and Sources of Inequity in National Security Personnel Vetting

Year: 2023

Type: book

Abstract: National security workforce applicants must provide detailed personal information for the background investigation to adjudicate their security clearance eligibility. The authors aim to identify elements that could contribute to bias and sources of inequity in the personnel vetting process for sensitive federal positions. These factors could inhibit the U.S. government’s goals to hire personnel with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Source: RAND Corporation eBooks

DOI: 10.7249/rra1987-1

Authors: Beaghley, Sina, Paige, Jessica Welburn, Stebbins, David, Zelazny, Sarah, Ryan, Samantha, Cross, Amy Burnett

Language: English

Topic: Names, Identity, and Discrimination Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Office of the Secretary of Defense

OpenAlex ID: W4388073205