Optimise your outbound NOT inbound to improve gender diversity
DE&I Outbound RecruitmentResearch shows that whilst a popular idea, gender-neutral job ads don’t increase female applicants. But outbound recruitment can.
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Research shows that whilst a popular idea, gender-neutral job ads don’t increase female applicants. But outbound recruitment can.
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