While people do love to get involved in some delicious nepotism, some groups do it more.
I have worked in the same area and I have seen a team of 35 go from 1 or 2 Mormons to 30. Slowly, the less palatable personalities were let go and replaced by friendly Molly's. So it's not as ridiculous as you are proclaiming.
It's not some huge conspiracy, but it does happen. Mormons are definitely more likely to hire someone they know from their Church than most Social Groups who source candidates internally. It's not malicious...generally it's just a matter of kinship... "Oh, I heard Jeff's daughter needs a job! Bring her in for an interview!"
I have worked in the same area and I have seen a team of 35 go from 1 or 2 Mormons to 30. Slowly, the less palatable personalities were let go and replaced by friendly Molly's. So it's not as ridiculous as you are proclaiming.
It's not some huge conspiracy, but it does happen. Mormons are definitely more likely to hire someone they know from their Church than most Social Groups who source candidates internally. It's not malicious...generally it's just a matter of kinship... "Oh, I heard Jeff's daughter needs a job! Bring her in for an interview!"