Google Analysis

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Introduction (Laurie)

        Google Inc, is at the forefront with search engine technology  Although research shows their diversity program is lagging behind.

Google has acknowledge their diversity program in hiring women and minorities (Source)…..

Be sure to describe all of the different methods the company used to manage its issue. (AM)

First and foremost, Google recognized they had diversity issues when it came to the lack of women and minorities within their organization.  Although, it took pressure from the outside to publish their diversity numbers, the fact that they were one of very few technology industries to do so says a lot about who they are as an organization. With that said, the issue is that they took so long to put the information out there as they were well aware of their issues.  Most organizations especially the technology industry prefer not to disclose such information as they know their numbers are incriminating which is why it is commendable that Google decided to make this move.

For Google to become transparent when it came to releasing their numbers meant that they were taking accountability for their current situation.  This leads us to believe that they will strive to take on these diversity issues in full force.  Also, Google will lead the way for other companies to address these same issues within their own organizations.  Vivek Wadhawa of Stanford University and a critic on these issues states, “The fact that one of the leading companies in Silicon Valley is now disclosing data," he said, "will put pressure on other companies to do the same. And then there will be pressure on them to fix this problem, which is amazing.” (McGregor, 2014)

In addition to releasing their numbers to the public, they also include this data on their diversity page on their website.  The page provides up to date percentages as of this year on both women and ethnicity.  The percentage listed for gender is global; however, the percentages listed for ethnicity is for the United States only.  The page also includes the following statements, “We’re not where we want to be when it comes to diversity. And it is hard to address these kinds of challenges if you’re not prepared to discuss them openly, and with the facts.  All of our efforts, including going public with these numbers, are designed to help us recruit and develop the world’s most talented and diverse people.” (Google, 2014)