There are a few areas where technology companies commonly struggle to improve when it comes to their people: Recruitment, Workforce Diversity, Retention, and Strategic Workforce Planning. Further, there are a tremendous number of metrics that simply aren’t being measured that look at recruiter effectiveness, diversity slates, cost of hiring, or the strength of the employer brand. Develop The Right Mix of Workforce Diversity. MORE

I have consistently been vocal about the need for diversity and inclusion in our workforce. Whether hiring (and fairly paying) more females or underrepresented minorities, Apple has stepped up to the plate and shown some tremendous progress in its “ Diversity and Inclusion ” webpage with brand new data. Apple states that it has increased the percentage of female new hires from 31% in 2014 to 37% so far in 2016. The equal pay conversation isn’t just a campaign. MORE

There are a few areas where technology companies commonly struggle to improve when it comes to their people: Recruitment, Workforce Diversity, Retention, and Strategic Workforce Planning. Develop The Right Mix of Workforce Diversity. MORE

Research by Bersin indicated that in 2011, the average cost per hire was already $3,500 —and just three years later in 2014, that figure had grown by 28% to $4,500. The average cost of a poor hiring decision can equal 30% of the individual’s first-year potential earnings — not just from the turnover, but also l ower productivity, a damaged employer brand, lower employee engagement, and higher manager time spent on mitigating underperformance. MORE

I have consistently been vocal about the need for diversity and inclusion in our workforce. Whether hiring (and fairly paying) more females or underrepresented minorities, Apple has stepped up to the plate and shown some tremendous progress in its “ Diversity and Inclusion ” webpage with brand new data. Apple states that it has increased the percentage of female new hires from 31% in 2014 to 37% so far in 2016. The equal pay conversation isn’t just a campaign. MORE

When Google released its workplace diversity report in 2014, this was an eye-opening moment for many (and I am sure a “doh” one for the women in this industry). Numerous other companies, including LinkedIn, followed in Google’s footsteps and released their own diversity data, pledging to close the startling STEM gender gap. Employers have noticed and started to act. They’ve published their diversity numbers. And make sure your pictures reflect diversity.”. MORE

An effective careers page showcases your employer brand and entices candidates to apply to your open roles. How can you increase diverse applicants through your careers page? Careers pages are effective sourcing and branding tools. Help Scout , a B2B software development company for customer support teams, advertises its open roles and attempts to attract diverse audiences while presenting its teams: Screenshot via Help Scout. MORE

Diversity used to be a box that companies checked. According to the Global Recruiting Trends 2018 report , companies are prioritizing diversity to build stronger cultures and bigger bottom lines. However, the report also reveals that while 78% of talent leaders consider diversity to be the top trend shaping the future of recruiting and hiring, many of them are struggling with finding and closing diverse talent. Put together diverse interview panels. Diversity MORE

Considering they’re a company providing best practice insights, it makes sense that CEB would prioritize diversity. After all, there are countless studies out there that show diverse companies outperform non-diverse companies, along with creating larger societal benefits. What’s more interesting is to see how CEB goes about having a diverse workforce. As a firm, we believe in diversity of people and diversity of thought,” said Human Resources Director, Margot Dehn. MORE

Liz Wessel is the Co-Founder and CEO of WayUp, a platform used by early-career professionals to get hired, and by employers to companies to recruit qualified, diverse early-career candidates. Founded in 2014, WayUp is a venture-backed startup based in NYC that was named by CNN as one of the 30 most innovative companies changing the world. At Penn, JJ and I bonded over our mutual frustrations over the process of looking for jobs and getting recruited by employers in college. MORE

Research by Bersin indicated that in 2011, the average cost per hire was already $3,500 —and just three years later in 2014, that figure had grown by 28% to $4,500. Track whether you’ll hit your hiring and diversity targets. MORE