2. Recruiting and Hiring

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Overview

Systematic processes that lead to hiring of new employees from a diverse pool of candidates.

Best Practices

Recruiting

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2.1 Attract more diverse women candidates through inclusive job ads

2.2 Consider targeted hiring to fill open positions and increase overall percentage of women in the company in general and/or in the technical areas

2.3 Participate in (university) career fairs and regional job fairs to recruit qualified women

2.4 Apply equitable and inclusive recruitment and hiring practices

2.5 Conduct market research to understand barriers and opportunities for women in the labor market

Hiring

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2.6 Conduct a diversity hiring audit to determine what is not contributing to gender equality and diversity goals

2.7 Use internship programs for direct hiring, with gender parity in intern placements and hiring

2.8 Integrate gender equality, parity, and diversity considerations into procurement policies and practices to ensure subcontractor/supplier alignment with the company’s gender equality and diversity goals