Sharon Florentine
Senior Writer
Sharon Florentine is a senior writer for CIO.com, covering IT careers, women in technology and diversity and inclusion. Before she joined CIO in 2013, Sharon worked as a freelance writer and project manager for technology vendors and media companies such as UBM, Microsoft, Fujitsu and Juniper Networks. She has also written for ChannelPro SMB magazine, CRN and TheLadders.com, among others. Previously, Sharon worked as a staff writer for eWEEK and Channel Insider.
Equal Pay Day 2018: Good news and bad news
There’s cause for celebration and continued concern around Equal Pay Day 2018. Awareness is improving, but we still have a long way to go.
How #MeToo and #TimesUp impact IT hiring
In IT organizations that may already be struggling to find and retain talent, the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements add new urgency to address D&I and bust biases.
Deloitte report has some good news about women in technology
A recent Deloitte report shares perspective from women CIOs about their roles, successes, and how they’re helping other women in technology.
Should software developers have a code of ethics?
With great power comes great responsibility. As the details of the Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal reveal, the IT industry is still grappling with the question of how to deal with ethical dilemmas.
Makeshift Society uses comedy to tell an important story about women in tech
New TV series Makeshift Society takes a funny-because-it’s-true look at a female founder’s journey to success in Silicon Valley.
Leaving your job: What you can and can’t take with you
Outright theft is an obvious no-no, but there are still some gray areas when it comes to what you can take with you when you leave a job and what you could land you in legal hot water.
4 approaches to diversity and inclusion leadership
There’s no one-size-fits-all diversity and inclusion strategy. Here’s how four tech companies handle D&I — some with executive representation, some without.
Why a parent-friendly culture benefits your entire workforce
A flexible culture focused on “outcomes, not hours” can boost participation in the workforce and keep employees engaged and loyal – even if they’re not parents.
Busting bias in AI
Bias in AI systems can lead to unintended consequences. Making sure you you understand the ways AI systems are interpreting the data they receive is one way to address the problem.
Super Seducer shows how deeply misogyny is ingrained in tech culture
The current climate around sexism and sexual abuse didn't stop the 'game' Super Seducer from making it to release, showing just how misogynistic the gaming and tech world is.
Diversity and inclusion: 8 best practices for changing your culture
SYPartners has developed eight best practices for helping clients — and themselves — become more diverse and inclusive organizations. Here’s how to launch your D&I transformation.
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