The same challenge exists in higher education. The majority of tenured professors are white males, even though more women earn degrees at every level. Yet, they remain underrepresented in higher leadership roles. There are far more male university presidents than female ones, despite women outnumbering men in PhD attainment.
Great piece that clearly identifies the difference between biased, loyalty driven hiring and true merit-based processes. The impact is significant on the bottom line, effectiveness of systems, and outcomes.
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The same challenge exists in higher education. The majority of tenured professors are white males, even though more women earn degrees at every level. Yet, they remain underrepresented in higher leadership roles. There are far more male university presidents than female ones, despite women outnumbering men in PhD attainment.
Great piece that clearly identifies the difference between biased, loyalty driven hiring and true merit-based processes. The impact is significant on the bottom line, effectiveness of systems, and outcomes.