enlisting someone to join an organization or cause
from French recruter, from recrue 'new growth'
Recruiting is like RE-CREW-ting - getting new crew members!
Recruiting has historically favored in-group networks dominated by men; women were often excluded from informal hiring channels and 'old boy' systems that drove advancement.
Use neutral language about candidate sourcing; actively ensure outreach reaches underrepresented groups through diverse channels.
["sourcing","candidate identification","talent acquisition"]
Women in HR and talent acquisition have formalized hiring practices that reduce bias—crediting this field's evolution toward transparency matters.
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