This roundtable was a lead discussion where we talked about the state of diversity in tech, how we got to this state, the state of diversity in Clearcover, and why diversity, equity and inclusion are important.
for all of us to share stories, experiences and have courageous conversations. This is a safe place Many of these conversations will cover uncomfortable topics and showcase vulnerable experience. Please treat other people’s willingness to share with respect and confidentiality The Six zzzzz: Be human, be kind, be respectful, be supportive & inclusive, be open-minded, BE PRESENT Keep an open mind! Please refrain from mind reading and or assuming other people’s experiences or feelings CODE OF CONDUCT Courageous Conversations
to speak, please use hand raise emoji To prevent questions from being lost, please refrain from using the chat unless necessary If you feel comfortable, we encourage everyone to turn on your camera on for the meeting Believe positive intentions from participants “Everyone is doing their best“ mindset Listen to understand then to be understood Listen to understand, not to respond CODE OF CONDUCT Courageous Conversations
way into popular culture and comedy https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.96a9f725-b999-b33b-ca73- 366789aa5460?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_pvs_piv&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvs_piv-20 WOMEN IN STEM
women in 2013 in the US Women's share of high-tech knowledge intensive services in Europe, 2008-2010, was more than 25% in all of those same countries, with the exception of the Netherlands. In the US, women in high-tech occupations ranges from 9% among electrical engineers to a high of 26% in computer and information systems 49% of the tertiary students in the science, math, computer, engineering, and manufacturing fields among 17 European countries in 2012, were women HOW DOES THE US COMPARE? Courageous Conversations https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethmacbride/2015/06/29/why-does-the-u-s-lag-the-world-when-it-comes-to- women-and-tech/#5fb2cf682b27
Gender Stereotypes - 'boys are better at science and math' Lack of talent pool - less women are studying STEM therefore there are less women applying In-group favoritism - group of male friends will tend to hire other male friends with similar interests
businesses avoid employee turnover costs. Diversity fosters a more creative and innovative workforce. Diversity in the workplace is necessary to create a competitive economy in a globalized world. Diversity in the boardroom is needed to leverage a company’s full potential. Courageous Conversations trailhead.salesforce.com Business Value of Equality
and efficiency Reduced turnover costs Fewer internal disputes and grievances Improved accessibility to new and diverse customer markets Higher productivity and increased revenue Increased innovation Development of new products and services Improved company reputation management Greater flexibility and adaptability in a globalized world More efficient risk management (e.g. legal risks due to non-compliance) Prevention of marginalization and exclusion of categories of workers Improved social cohesion. Courageous Conversations https://www.peoplescout.com/insights/racial-ethnic-diversity-in-workplace/