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I was trying to hire specialists in a similar field, in Europe. Applicants were at least 50:1 m:f. Instead we focused on getting diversity based on other things
by snovv_crash 8y ago
I was trying to hire specialists in a similar field, in Europe. Applicants were at least 50:1 m:f. Instead we focused on getting diversity based on other things - country of origin, industries worked in before, age etc. It has worked out really well, we have a dynamic team, and yes, once we started hiring for other roles the gender balance of applicants flipped completely.
- cygx 8y agoSure: When hiring, you work with what's available. But as a community, it doesn't hurt trying to figure out where such ridiculously large gender imbalances come from, and if there's something that can be done about it.