SXSW 2019
The Bias In the Room: Making Tech Truly Diverse
Description:
Technology companies are experiencing growing pressure to diversify their workforce which is predominantly male (75%), white (70%), and Asian (20%). Tech giants like HP, Amazon, IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, and Google are leading the charge, demonstrating their commitment to diversity and inclusion by improving their recruitment and developing programs and initiatives to drive change. Featured panelists will lead the discussion about diversity in the workplace, exploring ways in which leadership teams and employees alike can identify and address bias and unfair recruitment and workplace practices to create a more inclusive environment.
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Takeaways
- Understand the importance of diversifying the workplace
- Identify overt and hidden bias and unfair practices
- How to create a more inclusive work environment
Speakers
- Matt Stephenson, Founder and Executive Director, Code2College
- Ada-Renee Johnson, Head of Sourced Staffing Channels, Tech, Google
- Sarah Derocher Moore, VP, Brand & Revenue Marketing, Spredfast
- Gay Gaddis, Founder and CEO, T3
Organizer
Madison Scullin, Marketing Manager, T3
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