Diversity in Recruitment
Diversity in recruiting is a hard issue to tackle, especially in the software industry.
To build an inclusive and diverse workplace, you need to create an inclusive recruitment process.
But the talent pool is usually limited, so how do you get started?
Why is it in your best interest to build a diverse workforce?
How do you balance diversity hiring with getting the best candidates?
What are realistic goals to set when it comes to diversity in recruiting in the tech world?
You get answers to all this and more from Ola Sitarska (Engineering Lead at Onfido). She went into great detail about her diversity recruitment strategies.
Here are some key points she made in the interview:
Creating a diverse team is in your best interest. Teams with individuals coming from diverse backgrounds deliver better results.
Diversity and inclusion isn't just about race or gender, but it also includes different personality types or career paths.
Diversity in recruitment doesn't stop you from hiring the best people. It enhances your ability and chances to hire the top talent out there. If you would like to learn more, here is the edited transcript of the interview and also the podcast episode: https://codingsans.com/blog/diversity-in-recruiting