Despite its attempts to create a diverse workforce, even a superstar of the high-tech world admits its shortcomings. The overall makeup of Googles workforce is still 70% male and 61% white, according to facts the company released Wednesday.
Were not where we want to be when it comes to diversity. And it is hard to address these kinds of challenges if youre not prepared to discuss them openly, and with the facts, says Laszlo Bock, Googles senior vice president of people operations.