Tokenism: Confronting Professionalism Through Laughter Metrics
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Op-Ed Contest Spring 2026
By
Seemab Mehmood
The pursuit of a "professional" image has prioritized curated headshots and quota-filling over genuine transformation. To preserve the integrity and active participation of our workforce, we must address tokenism by replacing rigid HR quotas with "Laughter Metrics," a policy framework focused on psychological safety and the removal of the "professional" façade.


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