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Thank you for addressing this. You’re right. On a recruitment team of 48, there are 6 POC (we need to update our interviewing website). This gap is something we’re very aware of and we’re actively working to change. To build a long-lasting company, we need to attract top talent with a diverse mix of perspectives, ideas and experiences. We recently hired an Inclusion and Innovation lead to look at how we can bring even more perspectives and life experiences to Shopify.
Unconscious biases can affect our ability to hire people with different backgrounds and ideas. To address this, we’re revamping our interview approach and introducing inclusivity training for our employees. We’re also reworking our referral program to encourage people to look beyond their immediate circle and recommend candidates with diverse backgrounds. It’ll take some time but we’re committed to doing this in an intentional and thoughtful way, and for the long term.