SXSW 2024

The Diversity Directive: Using Data to Achieve Equity

Description:

mid the repeal of affirmative action policies and the dissolution of corporate DEI groups, including in the tech industry, the threat of a predominately white tech workforce is looming. A recent survey found that 75% of Americans don't think companies have honored their promises made during the pandemic to increase diversity, including by hiring more women of color. After decades of experiencing the highest share of job losses and lowest income levels, and as the war for tech talent rages on, isn’t it about time women of color are given a chance to join and thrive in the tech industry?

Other Resources / Information

https://diversity.commandshift.org/diversitydirective/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-data-from-npowers-command-shift-coalition-reveals-that-75-of-us-consumers-mistrust-companies-dei-commitments-301881731.html
https://www.npower.org/commandshift/research/

Takeaways

  1. Discover the business case of workplace diversity and its contributions to innovation, as new data underscores consumers mistrust in DEI practices.
  2. Understand the historical lack of representation, barriers to entry and retention challenges for women of color in the tech workforce.
  3. Learn innovative strategies companies can put in place to jumpstart or continue their DEI journeys to recruit, retain, and advance women of color

Speakers

  • Candice Dixon, Executive Director, Command Shift, NPower.org
  • Timicka Anderson, Managing Director, Global Strategy Leader, Citi
  • Brashanda Walker, VP, Infrastructure Tech Lead, Citi

Organizer

Renee Martin, Partner, Finn Partners

Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Workplace Revolution
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced
Show me another idea

Add Comments

comments powered by Disqus

SXSW reserves the right to restrict access to or availability of comments related to PanelPicker proposals that it considers objectionable.