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What was unique about Pinkerton's hiring practices in the 19th century?
Hired women and minorities
Only hired former criminals
Required agents to be bilingual
Paid agents in company stock
Answer
The Pinkerton National Detective Agency hired women and minorities from its founding because they were useful as spies, a practice uncommon at the time. This progressive approach to hiring allowed the agency to have a diverse workforce that could blend into various situations.
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