Fostering Diversity: Empowering Candidates and Implementing Inclusive Hiring Policies

In this episode of 'Leaders in Tech,' host Emily interviews Elaine Tyler, CEO and founder of Venatrix, a leading SDR and sales talent partner. Elaine shares her journey in SaaS recruitment, emphasising the importance of creating diverse hiring processes and nurturing future sales leaders. She discusses the challenges in building diverse teams in the traditionally male-dominated software space and highlights the significance of training to combat gender bias. Elaine also stresses the value of having visible female leaders and mentorship programs within organisations. The conversation concludes with advice for companies to attract and retain diverse talent and insights into how Elaine has fostered a supportive and flexible work environment at Venatrix.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Elaine Tyler

01:33 Challenges in Creating Diverse Teams

03:14 Improving the Interview Process

07:10 The Importance of Female Role Models

12:04 Employer Strategies for Attracting Diverse Talent

19:41 Elaine Tyler's Journey with Venatrix

23:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Guest: Elaine Tyler

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