Glassdoor Debuts ‘Xray’ Shedding Light On How Companies Treat Minority Workers

We all know how important job searches can be, especially when most of the globe battles rising costs. The World Economic Forum has reported that food prices in the United States have risen by 9.4% on average within the last year.

However, for those belonging to minority identities, it can be tough to find an equitable company to work at, and many are often left wondering if the firms they’re applying to will be supportive of who they are.

As such, job search site Glassdoor has launched a new feature—the ‘Equity Xray’—which will help inform job-seekers on how experiences within a company can vary specifically depending on employee dynamics.

Using employee reviews, users can look through the experiences of previous workers sorted by gender identity or race to see how the firm is viewed through the lenses of these individuals.

At the moment, 371 firms have a minimum of 30 ratings across varying demographics and can be vetted via the Equity XRay. Glassdoor revealed that at 18% of these companies, men and women reported contrasting experiences.

Interestingly, for firms in the retail, technology, and food service industries, men tended to rate companies higher than women. Plus, nearly 40% of respondents showed significantly different ratings based on their race or ethnicity.

It certainly seems like a completely equitable workplace—of which only 4% of firms listed have made the cut—is still something that isn’t the norm. It may help that the companies themselves get to view these metrics and make necessary changes.

“By looking under the surfaces of companies, the Equity Xray gives people information that they otherwise would not see,” explained Danny Guillory, Glassdoor Chief People and Diversity Officer.

“It serves as a purposeful and powerful reminder of the gaps that still exist for companies across all industries in terms of creating an equitable employee experience, where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and positioned for success.”

[via Fast Company and Glassdoor / PR Newswire, cover image via José Pedro Pascual | Dreamstime.com]