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.
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.
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.
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.
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.