The words and phrases used in job descriptions can inadvertently appeal more to one gender over another, thus influencing who applies for a position. To combat this, companies should use gender-neutral language in their job postings. Tools and software are available that can help identify and suggest substitutions for gender-coded words, making job descriptions more inclusive.
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