Diversity and Inclusion

Turning the tide in STEM career roadblocks at Synchrony

By providing programs and services that build on STEM education and interest in tech fields, Synchrony Financial has developed a culture of support and learning for women that feeds its increasing need for technology talent.

By Bess Healy

27 Nov 20236 mins

Women in ITFinancial Services IndustryDiversity and Inclusion

Articles

Rebooting expectations to connect and lead in more meaningful ways

Bob Johansen, distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future, the California–based non-profit think tank steeped in futures studies, speaks about spectrums of thinking and the importance for IT leaders to think future back.

By CIO staff

21 Sep 2022 7 mins

Diversity and Inclusion

From integrating emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain to staying laser-focused on the user, these female entrepreneurs offer valuable advice for staying ahead of the curve.

By Melanie Butcher

24 May 2022 12 mins

Diversity and InclusionIT Leadership

What Kiwi enterprises need to change to attract Māori and Pasifika IT talent

Lack of representation may not be driving Māori and Pasifika peoples into IT careers as much, but there is also no shortage of Māori and Pasifika talent if organisations really look for it, says Kiwi IT leader.

By Cathy O'Sullivan

24 May 2022 8 mins

Diversity and InclusionCareers

South African female founders of colour confront career, funding challenges

In South Africa, female founders of technology companies forge paths to success despite a business climate that tends to dismiss their credentials and IT knowledge — particularly if they are women of colour.

By Joanne Carew

07 Mar 2022 13 mins

Diversity and InclusionCareers

6 ways to ensure equitable experiences in tech

IT needs women more than ever. Here are six actions CIOs can take to foster an inclusive culture that attracts and retains women.

By Diana Bersohn

07 Mar 2022 3 mins

Women in ITDiversity and InclusionHiring

What CIOs should know about diversity and inclusion in the Netherlands

A year of new alliances championing diversity and inclusion in the Netherlands has produced significant fanfare, but unexceptional results. Tech executives should expect slow, incremental progress on the road ahead.

By Melanie Butcher

27 Oct 2021

Diversity and InclusionIT Leadership

How Johnson Controls is going ‘digital to the core’

As the multinational conglomerate transforms to bring cutting-edge digital products and services to customers, CIO Diane Schwarz ensures that it is digital on the inside as well.

By Martha Heller

22 Sep 2021

Diversity and InclusionRobotic Process AutomationDigital Transformation

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. White

17 Sep 2021 10 mins

Diversity and InclusionHiringArtificial Intelligence

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 Stock

25 Aug 2021 7 mins

Diversity and InclusionIT Leadership

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. White

28 Jul 2021 9 mins

Diversity and InclusionHiring

Quantum Delta head lays out path for Netherlands tech leadership

Freeke Heijman, cofounding director of Quantum Delta Netherlands, said bridging the diversity gap in technology and bringing innovation out of the lab and into the commercial market are keys to success for Hollandu2019s massive investment in quantum technologies.

By Elizabeth Montalbano

11 Jul 2021 9 mins

Technology IndustryDiversity and InclusionQuantum Computing