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“When I joined Uber, the organization I was part of was over 25% women. By the time I was trying to transfer to another Eng. organization, this number had dropped down to less than 6%. Women were transferring out of the organization, and those who couldn't transfer were quitting or preparing to quit.” quote by Susan Fowler
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“When I joined Uber, the organization I was part of was over 25% women. By the time I was trying to transfer to another Eng. organization, this number had dropped down to less than 6%. Women were transferring out of the organization, and those who couldn't transfer were quitting or preparing to quit.”

Susan Fowler

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Women left the engineering org at high rates, indicating systemic gender imbalance and retention issues.

In simple terms: Women left the team, showing gender imbalance.

Key Takeaway

Address equity and retention policies.

Themes

gender equity workplace culture retention

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

business social

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • HR policy review
  • support networks

Key Concepts

organizational behavior diversity initiatives

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could improve retention?
  • How to measure impact?
A Different Perspective

Data may be anecdotal; broader context needed.

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