DINT #51 – Biased Job Descriptions Tank Tech Diversity Hiring and Promotions: Study
Inclusive language saves careers. Job descriptions in tech hold hidden signals showing just how far the industry needs to come when diversifying the workforce.
New research from workplace language guidance firm Textio reveals embarrassing results for tech firms using biased language in job descriptions.
Below are the words Textio’s algorithm found while reviewing job postings of the largest tech firms. We’ve added a second column showing what the phrase could be saying to job seekers.
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