“Fellow males, get
onboard. The closer that America comes to fully employing the talents of all
its citizens, the greater its output of goods and services will be. We've seen
what can be accomplished when we use 50% of our human capacity. If you
visualize what 100% can do, you'll join me as an unbridled optimist about
America's future.” Warren Buffett
This is from an essay from Warren Buffett after The
Women’s Conference recently held. This
is the last part of his essay but I believe the most powerful part of the
message. Teaching everyone that by
helping women fulfill their own potential helps everyone achieve their goals. So many times, women have been taught to value
themselves less than their male colleagues.
They also get paid well below their male colleagues for the same
work.
As a business owner your goal when hiring should be to
hire the person that best fits your job opening. Hiring biases do nothing for the company but
deprive them of the right kind of talent.
Looking at the person as a whole, based on their degree (if required),
their experience and the knowledge and specific skill set they bring to the
table. Each business owner can help their business
grow by hiring the most talented and competent person for the job no matter the
gender.
Suzanne Cormier
Executive Director
BizWorks (Small Business Incubator)
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