Inefficient and poorly managed companies might. I think it’s obvious that women are often more competent then their peers, and their workplace value is obvious to anyone in leadership positions.

Um no. No one should have to justify the spot in an organization based on their culture, race, sexual orientation or gender. I think your scenario illustrates how ridiculous caring intensely about cultural background is for hiring situations. Wouldn’t diversity of hobbies, or college education backgrounds be just as valid? Business should be about business, not crafting the perfect society. If you’re a good person and a good fit for the role then you’re a good fit.

I believe diversity is a admiral goal for an organization. I just don’t think DEI policies give enough benefits to the groups they want to protect to be worth the negative second order effects.

Isn’t this why DEI needs to be pulled back though?

People of color and women do get their status on their own but the policy of DEI implies that they got additional assistance even if they didn’t. This policy robs them of their achievements and it generates as much resentment towards protected groups as it provides protection. You can’t just tell the people not to feel resentment, or you’ll get republicans in office forever. We should start advocating for class based workplace assistance rather than dividing ourselves up by race and sex. You’ll help out basically the same people, but you’ll get class solidarity.