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How ShipStation: an Austin technology business creates more inclusive workplaces

How ShipStation: an Austin technology business creates more inclusive workplaces

If not underpinned by deed, drive, and cooperation, terms like "diversity" and "inclusion" risk are now becoming buzzwords in the tech world. Here, ShipStation vocalised creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace

Diversity hiring strategies at ShipStation start from the top. Robert Gilbreath, the company's VP of marketing and partnerships, spoke about how the company's leadership is committed to building a staff with diverse experiences and viewpoints to encourage creativity.

What is your employing strategy that promotes diversity in the workforce?

As each person's approach to the world is different, there is a limit to the number of worlds one can experience. We focus on the region where we aim to employ people without disregard for the experiences and perspectives each brings. It helps us reach a full 360-degree vision that would enable us to continue achieving our objective of assisting all merchants, regardless of where they sell or how they ship, to expand and thrive.

What is your company doing in the direction of making the workplace culture more inclusive?

We are an anti-discrimination company that works towards creating a healthy work culture.  The commitment to equal opportunity is only present at the entry-level of a new job position; it has to be taken as one of the hiring criteria that the organizational leadership norm, which we have practiced at ShipStation.

What resources are available inside the business to assist with equality and diversity?

We have a group of leaders that is devoted to the development of varied talent. Mentoring is an integral part of ShipStation for those who want it.

Do you consult with outside advocacy groups about how to make your company's hiring process more inclusive?

We collaborate with several groups to poll our workers and give input on how we might be more inclusive. We also engage with hiring groups that encourage workplace diversity.