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Feb. 23, 2017

Language matters for working lawyers, and hiring lawyers

Words have power, especially for businesses seeking rapid expansion, as gender neutral job postings words help businesses receive a broader array of talent quicker.

Olga V. Mack

ClearSlide, Inc.

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Katia Bloom

ForgeRock, Inc.

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STARTUP ROUNDUP

"We are masters of the unsaid words, but slaves of those we let slip out." - Winston Churchil

Much has been discussed, contemplated and analyzed with respect to how our words affect our thoughts when it comes to the inherent unconscious biases that, whether we like it or not, all of us should be aware of. For startups and the tech community specifically, there has been a lot of focus on diversity and fairer hiring practic...

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