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Creating a truly inclusive tech industry requires understanding and addressing the unique barriers faced by women of color. This article by Harvard Business Review sheds light on these challenges and offers practical steps to builds a more supportive and equitable environment. Discover how peers enhance workplace belonging, how organizational culture can hinder it, and explore three actionable recommendations to foster a more inclusive environment. It is a powerful reminder that diversity is key to innovation and growth. Let's build a tech industry where everyone belongs! #Diversity #Inclusion #WomenInTech #TechLeadership #Equity

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌍 Microsoft Deutschland has just announced the winners of the 2024 "Power Women" Award, celebrating outstanding women in tech who inspire and drive change. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/evcjNJ6x Why is having a diverse team so crucial? Research shows that companies with high gender and ethnic diversity are more likely to outperform their competitors. Diverse teams bring varied perspectives, leading to more innovative solutions and better decision-making. Additionally, diversity in tech helps ensure products and services are designed for everyone, reducing biases and improving overall community well-being. Partnering with a specialist recruiter can help you attract diverse talent and create a truly inclusive workplace. Let's have a chat to let me explain how I can help you achieve this! #Diversity #Inclusion #TechIndustry #MicrosoftPowerWomen #Recruitment

It is #internationalwomensday ! And while that might be stating the obvious (given the plethora of posts I have seen), did you know the theme this year is Inspire Inclusion? This theme issues a call to action to celebrate diversity and empowerment of women....and this includes recognition that there is work to be done! We have a great challenge before us to further #genderequity in #technology careers: ➡️ Despite significant gains in STEM degree attainment, only 26% of the computing workforce is female. ➡️ Women are promoted at a slower rate than men, especially in technical roles where only 52 women are promoted to the level of manager for every 100 men. ➡️ Women of color are especially underrepresented in tech, especially in leadership positions. What can you do to support women in tech? Here are three steps to start: 💭 Reflect: consider whose perspective is being centered by cultural standards and definitions of what success or leadership looks like (interrogate the presence of bias!). Shift from cultural fit, to cultural add. 🙌 Connect & celebrate: look at your network and seek to include and celebrate the achievements of diverse women. Share your information widely and seek to provide sponsorship opportunities. 💛 Foster inclusion: actively ensure your interactions and the environment in which you work is inclusive and welcoming. Consider how you are representing and meeting the needs of diverse women and how you are contributing to an environment where everyone can thrive and feel belonging. 👉 Celebrating diversity and empowerment of women requires ACTION, every day. What will you do to answer the call?

Whilst tech is at the forefront of innovation, it falls short when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion. So let’s look at the numbers… ✊🏾 25% of Tech Employees are Ethnic Minorites, with 5% being Black. 👩🏿💻 As for gender minorities, 29% of tech employees are Women or Non-Binary, with this number shrinking exponentially with Black Women making up 0.7% of the IT workforce. 👨🦽 6% of tech employees are disabled. 🧠 Only 3% disclosed they are Neurodivergent whilst UK estimates for neurodivergence are 15 – 20%. Evidently, there is a conversation to be had. That’s why we’re putting together our next round-table on Scaling Diverse Technical Teams. Bringing together leaders within the tech industries, to discuss best practices, inclusion, hiring strategies and more. We’ll also be collating an expansive list of resources for both businesses and job seekers for guidance and support. Register to attend now: https://lnkd.in/gEMKMyqW #EDI #Diversity #Inclusive #WomeninTech #InclusiveTech

Women are under-represented in tech - only 20% of software engineers are women or non-binary! So, what can be done? 1. Understanding Bias Matters. The first step towards making conditions in STEM more equitable for women is recognising there is a problem and understanding the role of implicit bias. 2. Representation Matters. Women who are in this STEM industry must be highlighted and talked about. 3. Mentorship Matters. Provide mentoring opportunities for female STEM employees to connect with other successful women in their organisation and industry. We're proud to be consistently 10-15% above industry diversity benchmarks but as businesses, there is always more that can be done, and we're looking forward to a session tomorrow as part of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (MARCH 8) to discuss this further. If you're looking to improve your workplace diversity, Tech Talent Charter have some fantastic diversity and inclusion resources for UK tech businesses. #InspireInclusion #IWD2024

We are thrilled to be honored by Women Impact Tech as one of their 100 companies with effective diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies 🎉. We value inclusion, belonging, and equity, and it's all at the core of everything we do. But we couldn't do it without our Workmates, who continually foster an environment where everyone shines. View the full list here. #WomenImpactTech100 #WDAYLife #InternationalWomensDay #InspireInclusion #Workday #TeamWDAY

Did you know that between 2007 and 2020, women held only 25% of computing jobs? • White women made up 13%. • Asian and Pacific Islander women made up 7%. • Black women made up 3%. • Hispanic women made up 2%. These disparities highlight the dual challenges of race and gender discrimination that hinder career advancement in technology. At Talent Infusion, we offer a talent pool that is 50% women and 99% ethnically diverse. Our mission is to create a more inclusive tech industry. Join us in championing and promoting diversity in tech. Join us at talentinfusion.io Source: https://bit.ly/3RVe9zu

💡 Did you know... While positive strides have been made in recent years to close the diversity and gender gap across the UK’s tech sector, still only one-fifth of all software engineers are either women or non-binary, or come from an ethnic minority background. 🧑🏽🤝🧑🏽 If you’re looking to build a more inclusive culture, check out our actionable tips on how to avoid common mistakes: https://lnkd.in/e7tMA9jB #TechFactTuesday

THRYVE's 2nd episode in the 'Women in tech' series is taking place this week!  📆Start Date: 20th March  ⏰Time: 10:00am CET Dedicated to "Empowering an Inclusive Work Environment." We'll be diving into essential topics including: 💡Importance of creating Comfortability and Inclusion 💡Addressing the lack of support for women within Tech 💡Strategies for expanding the Female talent pool 💡Importance of Advocacy from the C-Suite 💡How to fix the broken employment life cycle for women 💡Overcoming assumptions and gender bias 💡Balancing Parenthood and Tech Careers Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/et94MPiA #womenintechnology #webinar #womenintech #inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords; they are essential components of a thriving and innovative tech industry. Embracing diversity in all its forms - including race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and background - fosters creativity, drives innovation, and ensures that technology reflects the diverse needs of society. In this blog post, we'll delve into the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. We’ll also discuss strategies for creating more inclusive workplaces 👉 https://lnkd.in/eM5McBSc #diversityandinclusion #diversityintech #technology #technologyjobs #recruitingnow