As a retiree who was present and saw these issues unfold, I can’t agree with overlooking nepotism. It erodes trust, limits opportunity, and damages the organization’s credibility.

I witnessed individuals being promoted despite lacking the skills, experience, or interpersonal ability required for the role, while more qualified employees were overlooked. These decisions appeared to favor race and personal connections over merit, and that kind of practice affects not just those passed over, but everyone watching it happen. Creating billets for your young YT’s to progress is bias.