The National Football League (NFL) has made significant strides in recent years when it comes to diversity hiring. A recent report from the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) found that the NFL has seen a steady increase in the number of minority head coaches and general managers hired since the league began tracking such data in 2003.
The report found that the number of minority head coaches increased from 4 in 2003 to 8 in 2019, representing a 100% increase. The number of minority general managers also increased from 0 in 2003 to 6 in 2019, representing a 600% increase. This is a significant improvement from the NFL’s previous record of having only one minority head coach and no minority general managers.
The report also found that the NFL has made progress in other areas of diversity hiring. The number of women hired as assistant coaches has increased from 0 in 2003 to 8 in 2019, representing a 800% increase. The number of women hired as front office personnel has increased from 0 in 2003 to 13 in 2019, representing a 1300% increase.
The report concluded that the NFL has made significant progress in diversity hiring, but there is still room for improvement. The report noted that while the number of minority head coaches and general managers has increased, they still make up a small percentage of total head coaches and general managers. The report also noted that while the number of women hired as assistant coaches and front office personnel has increased, they still make up a small percentage of total assistant coaches and front office personnel.
Overall, the report found that the NFL has made steady progress in diversity hiring over the past 16 years. This is encouraging news for those who are passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It is also a reminder that there is still more work to be done to ensure that everyone is given an equal opportunity to succeed in the NFL.
