Bias, whether unconscious or conscious, affects hiring and promotion practices within tech companies. Stereotypical assumptions about women's capabilities and commitment, such as those related to family responsibilities, can negatively influence decisions about who gets hired or promoted into leadership roles. These biases can stifle women's career progression in tech, keeping them from reaching top positions.
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