Despite the tech sector’s massive growth and need for talent, its hiring practices have remained stagnant. The industry continues to see low numbers of women and minority employees. According to Reveal, opportunities for women and people of color narrow as they move up the ranks, though they widen for white men. As outlined in Reveal’s data, white men account for 39 percent of tech professionals, 47 percent of managers and 59 percent of executives. In order to successfully attract and maintain a diverse workforce, leaders must evolve their hiring processes – and they should begin by stepping into interviewees’ shoes.
