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Diversity and Inclusion

AI in hiring might do more harm than good
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AI in hiring might do more harm than good

AI hiring tools claim to reduce bias in hiring by incorporating machine-based decisions, but at least in its early stages, AI hiring strategies have the potential to hurt DEI in your organization.
By Sarah K. WhiteSep, 17 2021
D&I: A key factor in increasing project ROI
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D&I: A key factor in increasing project ROI

Finding ways to generate a higher return on investment for projects is a key issue, especially coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing diversity in project teams may be an answer.
By Moira AlexanderSep, 16 2021
Hispanic IT leaders pioneer new paths to the top
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Hispanic IT leaders pioneer new paths to the top

Despite increased focus on diversity in today’s IT, Hispanics are still grappling with how to stand out, yet blend in, in what remains a white male-dominated IT culture.
By Beth StackpoleSep, 15 2021
5 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
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5 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better

Diversity and inclusion provide organizations with many benefits, including better access to talent and higher levels of engagement and trust.
By Moira AlexanderSep, 3 2021
Back to business, but not back to normal
Inclusion, Inc.

Back to business, but not back to normal

The pandemic exposed the myth that the "normal" workplace worked. IT leaders have an opportunity to do better for diverse employees as they chart their paths to the future of work.
By Elizabeth StockAug, 25 2021
Leveling up your IT talent strategy
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Leveling up your IT talent strategy

The promise of technology advancements and digital transformation has helped CEOs finally recognize what the best CIOs have known all along: IT is the business. Is your talent strategy keeping pace?
By Dan RobertsAug, 4 2021
4 ways to diversify your IT hiring pipeline
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4 ways to diversify your IT hiring pipeline

Diverse teams deliver better results. Here’s how companies are reevaluating their hiring strategies to ensure they’re reaching qualified candidates outside traditional hiring avenues.
By Sarah K. WhiteJul, 28 2021
20 professional organizations focused on diversity in tech
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20 professional organizations focused on diversity in tech

BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities have long been grossly underrepresented in IT. These 20 professional organizations aim to help close the diversity gap in tech by empowering BIPOC and LGBTQ+ tech pros.
By Sarah K. WhiteJul, 22 2021
5 tips for creating an IT culture where women thrive
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5 tips for creating an IT culture where women thrive

Advice for women in tech from women in tech.
By Diana BersohnJul, 8 2021
IT leaders commit to diversity to gain competitive edge
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IT leaders commit to diversity to gain competitive edge

Aware that diverse organizations drive better business outcomes, CIOs are reshaping IT cultures by seeking out and elevating more diversity in their IT teams.
By Esther SheinJul, 7 2021
Changing the equation on LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion
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Changing the equation on LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion

LGBTQ+ tech advocates show the key role CIOs can play in catalyzing the change necessary in business practices and technology design to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse society.
By Mary PrattJun, 30 2021
How IT leaders can cultivate an LGBTQ-friendly workplace
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How IT leaders can cultivate an LGBTQ-friendly workplace

Encouraging inclusion and accommodating diversity requires a culture of openness — and can help your organization become more innovative.
By Peter SayerJun, 22 2021
Out in IT: A work-in-progress for the LGBTQ+ community
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Out in IT: A work-in-progress for the LGBTQ+ community

LGBTQ+ IT professionals share their experiences navigating careers in an industry that hasn’t always been welcoming and still has a long way to go.
By Beth StackpoleJun, 15 2021
13 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers
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13 organizations that support LGBTQ+ tech workers

Offering networking, mentorship, and career development opportunities, these 13 professional orgs foster community for LGBTQ+ workers in an industry that isn’t always welcoming.
By Sarah K. WhiteJun, 8 2021
Women in IT are burned out. The pandemic is making it worse.
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Women in IT are burned out. The pandemic is making it worse.

COVID has compounded the disproportional stress women face in the IT workplace, putting careers at risk, as well as nearly a decade of progress toward gender equity.
By Sarah K. WhiteJun, 4 2021
IT’s silent career killer: Age discrimination
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IT’s silent career killer: Age discrimination

A pernicious issue in IT, age discrimination is on the rise — and not always easy to prove. Here are five ways to protect your IT career.
By Bob ViolinoJun, 2 2021
VMware tackles ESG with innovation
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VMware tackles ESG with innovation

VMware has created an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) function within the Office of the CTO that is working closely with the company’s CIO to mitigate risk and drive innovation.
By Thor OlavsrudMay, 24 2021
Allyship: Stepping up for a more inclusive IT
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Allyship: Stepping up for a more inclusive IT

IT leaders seeking to make a difference on diversity must become better allies of marginalized groups in IT, a process that requires reflection and courage in assuring issues are addressed and voices are uplifted.
By Sarah K. WhiteMay, 14 2021
Inclusion, Inc.

How pay transparency can help close the wage gap and advance DEI

Without transparency, organizations will struggle to close gender and racial pay gaps and attract the talent they need.
By Dawn Mott and Elizabeth StockMay, 5 2021
HP CISO seeks to transform cybersecurity
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HP CISO seeks to transform cybersecurity

HP CISO Joanna Burkey sees a pivot to business partnership as vital for cybersecurity’s success. Inspiring women to join the sector is essential to this shift.
By Clint BoultonApr, 30 2021
IT hiring targets the talent of the neurodiverse community
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IT hiring targets the talent of the neurodiverse community

Pioneering companies are strengthening management and hiring strategies to recruit and retain neurodiverse talent — and are reaping unexpected benefits of ND inclusivity in the process.
By Melisa BleasdaleApr, 2 2021
The gender pay gap: An IT issue that must get fixed
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The gender pay gap: An IT issue that must get fixed

A growing understanding of the importance of diverse teams has brought renewed urgency to addressing one of IT’s most persistent problems: gender pay inequity.
By Mary PrattMar, 31 2021
IT execs join forces, pledging to promote diversity in technology
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IT execs join forces, pledging to promote diversity in technology

CIOs committed to creating more career opportunities in IT for underrepresented communities are asking 5,000 of their peers to join an organized effort to drive meaningful change.
By Martha HellerMar, 31 2021
Women IT leaders reset the CIO-CISO relationship
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Women IT leaders reset the CIO-CISO relationship

AvidXchange CIO Angelic Gibson and CISO Christina Quaine are bridging the gap between IT and security by drawing on their experiences as women rising the ranks in IT.
By Sarah K. WhiteMar, 26 2021
CIOs double down on D&I to build stronger businesses
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CIOs double down on D&I to build stronger businesses

IT leaders are facilitating multi-pronged efforts to hire employees from underrepresented groups, though cultivating belonging remains a difficult — and often unfulfilled — task.
By Clint BoultonMar, 19 2021
How the WIT Mentor-Protégé program empowers women in tech
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How the WIT Mentor-Protégé program empowers women in tech

Women in Technology offers program members access to women mentors in leadership roles to help advance their careers in what remain male-dominated fields.
By Sarah K. WhiteMar, 17 2021
7 challenges women face in getting ahead in IT
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7 challenges women face in getting ahead in IT

Climbing the career ladder in IT is no easy feat. But for women technologists, the path to the top is that much more difficult, thanks to bias, different standards, and workplace cultures that marginalize them.
By Christina WoodMar, 9 2021
Women in tech statistics: The hard truths of an uphill battle
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Women in tech statistics: The hard truths of an uphill battle

Despite national conversations about gender diversity in tech, women are still underrepresented, underpaid and often discriminated against in the tech industry, numbers show.
By Sarah K. WhiteMar, 8 2021
Hispanic sales chief calls inclusion critical for women in tech
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Hispanic sales chief calls inclusion critical for women in tech

Ivonne Valdes has transformed cloud service sales at Schneider Electric. Here Valdes, a decorated diversity champion, discusses the importance of fostering belonging and inclusion in the workplace.
By Clint BoultonMar, 4 2021
ITSMF: Growing Black IT careers through leadership programs
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ITSMF: Growing Black IT careers through leadership programs

For Black IT pros, it can be a hard, lonely road to the top. ITSMF is one organization connecting and advancing Black IT pros through programs that offer mentorship, training, and support.
By Sarah K. WhiteFeb, 26 2021
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What IT leaders are doing to boost Blacks in tech

Attuned to racial inequities and the benefits of diversity, some IT leaders are overhauling pipelines, rethinking retention, and encouraging Black IT pros to grow their networks and careers.
By Esther SheinFeb, 23 2021
LGBTQ IT exec: Why inclusion is critical to corporate culture
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LGBTQ IT exec: Why inclusion is critical to corporate culture

Mindy Ferguson, a managing vice president at Capital One, discusses the importance of senior leaders fostering a feeling of belonging, which is often missing from diversity and inclusion efforts.
By Clint BoultonFeb, 19 2021
Tech takes on its racist terminology
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Tech takes on its racist terminology

MongoDB colleagues Garaudy Etienne and Marcus Eagan are among a growing wave of IT pros leading the difficult work of eradicating racist language such as ‘master/slave’ from tech tools and open-source projects.
By Mary PrattFeb, 17 2021
Make an impact: 12 tech-focused D&I nonprofits worth donating to
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Make an impact: 12 tech-focused D&I nonprofits worth donating to

Looking to make a difference? Consider donating to or partnering with any of these 12 nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting diversity, inclusion and equity in IT.
By Sarah K. WhiteFeb, 15 2021
5 tips for retaining diverse hires
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5 tips for retaining diverse hires

Diversifying your workforce goes beyond just setting a hiring strategy. You have to overhaul your culture to ensure new hires feel welcome and can thrive.
By Sarah K. WhiteFeb, 5 2021
How top tech companies are addressing diversity and inclusion
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How top tech companies are addressing diversity and inclusion

Black Lives Matter protests have spurred many organizations to reassess equity and diversity in their respective industries. Here’s how five tech giants — and one small standout — have responded to calls for improved inclusion in tech.
By Sarah K. WhiteFeb, 4 2021
Lessons in diversity: How PDX Women in Tech overhauled board recruitment
Inclusion, Inc.

Lessons in diversity: How PDX Women in Tech overhauled board recruitment

In less than two years, the board of the Portland, OR-based nonprofit has gone from 80% white and cisgender and no LGBTQ representation, to 80% BIPOC with LGBTQ+ representation. Here's how we did it.
By Elizabeth StockJan, 14 2021
20 worthwhile conferences for women in tech
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20 worthwhile conferences for women in tech

If you support diversity and inclusion for women in technology fields, here are 20 conferences you won’t want to miss.
By Sarah K. WhiteJan, 5 2021
How (and why) to address systemic racism through community engagements
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How (and why) to address systemic racism through community engagements

Extending your diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) strategy beyond the IT department and into the local community can have a positive impact on your organization's DE&I efforts and could play an integral role in eradicating systemic racism in society. Here's how IT leaders can do this effectively.
By Damon CarterJan, 4 2021
Ready, set, change! Building a fair, equitable and just IT culture
Opinion

Ready, set, change! Building a fair, equitable and just IT culture

Redefining workplace culture is no small task. But with the right leadership competencies, management discipline, and a tenacious commitment to the task at hand, you can activate your new organizational vision.
By Damon CarterNov, 6 2020
How Year Up is redefining and diversifying the IT talent pipeline
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How Year Up is redefining and diversifying the IT talent pipeline

To help bridge the opportunity divide, careers organization Year Up is connecting corporate sponsors with talented, hardworking young adults from underserved communities who are eager to embark on an IT career.
By Sarah K. WhiteNov, 5 2020
Accenture apprenticeships diversify talent pipelines, bridge IT gaps
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Accenture apprenticeships diversify talent pipelines, bridge IT gaps

Accenture’s National Apprenticeship Program is opening up new, diverse talent pipelines to recruit motivated candidates who can be upskilled or reskilled for IT roles.
By Sarah K. WhiteNov, 3 2020
Diversifying your IT workforce
Inclusion, Inc.

Diversifying your IT workforce

It's time to turn your words of solidarity into action. Here's where to start.
By Rihana MunginOct, 15 2020
5 tips for implementing an effective D&I strategy
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5 tips for implementing an effective D&I strategy

To be successful, a diversity and inclusion initiative requires an organization-wide cultural shift. Transformation experts and IT leaders share tips for fostering real change in your organization.
By Sarah K. WhiteSep, 11 2020
Creating an IT culture of inclusiveness and belonging
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Creating an IT culture of inclusiveness and belonging

For too long, and out of necessity, Black IT professionals have been silent about their experience. Creating a safe space to engage, listen and learn from others is a necessary first step towards creating a workplace culture that fully supports and values people of color.
By Damon CarterSep, 4 2020
How IT leaders can effectively address systemic racism
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How IT leaders can effectively address systemic racism

Systemic racism in IT is an uncomfortable truth. Now is the time to recognize it and eradicate it. Here's how to get started.
By Damon CarterAug, 3 2020
Corporate allyship: Show your work or quiet down
Inclusion, Inc.

Corporate allyship: Show your work or quiet down

Does your company truly stand with the principles of the Black Lives Matter movement or are you an 'Optical Ally'? Your Black employees and customers will know the difference.
By Elizabeth Stock and Rihana MunginJul, 28 2020
Black IT leaders: The challenging path to the top
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Black IT leaders: The challenging path to the top

For Black IT professionals, the path to leadership remains fraught with systemic racial issues and few outlets for support. Here, Black IT leaders shed light on their experiences and share advice for change.
By Beth StackpoleJul, 27 2020
T-Mobile’s returnship program aims to get women back into tech
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T-Mobile’s returnship program aims to get women back into tech

A text message prompted T-Mobile to launch a returnship program designed to foster gender diversity by retraining women trying to get back into IT after taking time off.
By Sarah K. WhiteJul, 23 2020
Building board diversity
Boardroom Bound

Building board diversity

As corporate boards show some progress in welcoming women and people of color in the latest wave of new members, diversity trends pave the way for more tech leaders in the boardroom.
By Maryfran JohnsonJul, 16 2020
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