Reference no: EM133136680

The Company has experienced significant turnover (due to retirements) of their mid-level managers and has filled those positions with internal staff promotions. The eight outgoing managers, all men, participated in the promotion interview process, providing feedback to the human resources department on candidates for their replacements, and unanimously supported the candidates who were eventually chosen. Evaluations for these candidates included statements like "ambitious," "committed," "will go the extra mile," and "shows leadership potential." The unsuccessful candidates, who all had similar experience levels and prior job responsibilities to those who were promoted, received comments that included "excellent employee," "consistently meets expectations," and "skilled collaborator." 40% of The Company employees are women; a similar percentage of those eligible for promotion consideration are women. Six of the eight open positions were filled by men. The human resources department is aware of a complaint made by one of the unsuccessful applicants regarding the small number of women managers and executives in the company.

If you worked in human resources and an official complaint was filed with you about this situation, how do you think the company should respond to that complaint? (maximum limit: 500 words)