RetailTech committed to building a more diverse engineering team but struggled to translate that commitment into results.
The Challenge
**Pipeline Issues**: Traditional sourcing channels weren't reaching diverse candidates.
**Evaluation Bias**: Interview processes favored certain backgrounds and communication styles.
**Retention**: Diverse hires weren't staying due to culture challenges.
The Solution
RetailTech implemented a comprehensive diversity-focused hiring strategy powered by ApexHire.
Inclusive Assessments
Designed assessments that evaluated skills without favoring specific backgrounds or experiences.
Diverse Panels
Ensured every candidate was evaluated by a diverse set of interviewers.
Results
RetailTech built a more diverse and innovative team:
- **50% increase** in underrepresented group hires
- **Improved innovation** metrics across engineering teams
- **Better product decisions** informed by diverse perspectives
- **Higher retention** among all engineering hires