Re: Discrimination in the workplace?
When I say beliefs are a private matter I mean that, from my own point of view they are facts about myself that I consider to be private unless I choose to reveal them. Except in very specific circumstances (eg if a job requires a particular perspective) I don't see how they can be relevent at interview.
The one disagreement I have with what you say is "...what you believe has an impact on how you carry out your work...". I suppose you could argue that there is always at least a grain of truth to that assertion, but it doesn't influence my work and I've never noticed it influencing any colleagues' work.
I don't think it is necessary for an employer to know someone's beliefs. If they want to delve into a candidate then that's what the interview is for. I would certainly resist any attempt to poke much further than 'Education, Experience, Skills and hobbies'.
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