Company Quote by Susan Wojcicki
“Let's face it: Engineering companies in general have more men than women. Google has tried really hard to recruit women. On the other hand, we have a standard. Google tries to recruit the best engineers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Google Diversity Forum, 2020
Google prioritizes hiring the most qualified engineers, which often results in gender imbalances despite active recruitment efforts.
In simple terms: Hiring the best talent can unintentionally favor men.
Key Takeaway
Address bias in hiring criteria.
Themes
diversity
gender equity
recruitment
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
business
policy
When to use this quote
- tech hiring
- talent pipelines
- policy development
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
bias
inclusive hiring
Questions to Reflect On
- How can merit be defined more inclusively?
- What structural changes can improve gender balance?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on merit may ignore systemic barriers.
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