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How to implement an effective diversity strategy

How to implement an effective diversity strategy
Diversity by box-ticking, rather than building a long-term plan for change, is sure to backfire
10 Jan 2023
Google reveals new office in Atlanta and $1 million in funding for local communities

Google reveals new office in Atlanta and $1 million in funding for local communities
The tech giant is also partnering with local community organisations and universities to offer Google Career Certificates at no cost
28 Jul 2022
Salesforce investors reject call for investigation into claims the company is toxic for non-white workers

Salesforce investors reject call for investigation into claims the company is toxic for non-white workers
It's claimed it will take another 12 years before Salesforce reaches its goal of having 50% of its employees from underrepresented backgrounds
10 Jun 2022
Virgin Media O2 to fund employee gender transition 

Virgin Media O2 to fund employee gender transition
The telecom has announced its first diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategy since the Virgin Media and O2 officially merged in 2021
13 Apr 2022
Businesses shouldn’t invest in anti-bias training, says LSE professor

Businesses shouldn’t invest in anti-bias training, says LSE professor
Businesses are said to have put too much focus on training that fails to lead to meaningful change
1 Apr 2022
IT Pro Panel: What’s stopping diversity in tech?

IT Pro Panel: What’s stopping diversity in tech?
The need for more diversity is well established - but we still have a way to go
25 Oct 2021
IT Pro and TechShare Pro

IT Pro and TechShare Pro
IT Pro is pleased to be partnering with AbilityNet for this year's event focused on accessibility and inclusive design...
23 Jul 2021
The right language to solve tech’s diversity problem

The right language to solve tech’s diversity problem
How does the tech industry reverse decades of discrimination? Looking at the language used within firms would be a good start
16 Jul 2021
The IT Pro Podcast: Why digital accessibility is good for business

The IT Pro Podcast: Why digital accessibility is good for business
Making your apps disability-friendly isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s an overall benefit too
16 Jul 2021
Podcast transcript: Why digital accessibility is good for business

Podcast transcript: Why digital accessibility is good for business
Read the full transcript for this episode of the IT Pro Podcast
16 Jul 2021
Why aren’t women heading more tech startups?
Why aren’t women heading more tech startups?
Sample our exclusive Business Briefing content
29 Apr 2021
The IT Pro Podcast: What happens when you’re the only woman in the room

The IT Pro Podcast: What happens when you’re the only woman in the room
We find out what it’s really like to join an all-male team
26 Mar 2021
Aberystwyth computer sciences department named UK's ‘most gender diverse'

Aberystwyth computer sciences department named UK's ‘most gender diverse'
Only three universities can boast computer sciences teaching staff with more than 30% female representation
19 Jan 2021
Why tech can’t close the diversity gap

Why tech can’t close the diversity gap
Despite an appetite for change, inequality in the tech sector persists. Why is there little practical action taken?
6 Jan 2021
Why diversity is key to a successful AI strategy

Why diversity is key to a successful AI strategy
Having a diverse workforce cloud be even more vital in this field than elsewhere in tech
5 Jan 2021
The softer skills CIOs will need to adopt for the future

The softer skills CIOs will need to adopt for the future
The world of work is changing and tech leaders must change their approaches to keep up
17 Dec 2020
What is design thinking and why do diverse workforces do it better?

What is design thinking and why do diverse workforces do it better?
From 'innovation revenue' to first mover advantage, design thinking has a lot to offer
8 Dec 2020
Google firing Timnit Gebru is a step back for ethical AI - one you should not ignore

Google firing Timnit Gebru is a step back for ethical AI - one you should not ignore
Two years after it stopped selling facial recognition tech, the company has seemingly decided to bite the hand that fed it
7 Dec 2020
Coronavirus creates new challenges for women in tech (and every other industry)

Coronavirus creates new challenges for women in tech (and every other industry)
The pandemic has exacerbated issues for women in an industry where representation is already a problem
24 Nov 2020
What makes an effective diversity strategy?

What makes an effective diversity strategy?
Having a comprehensive diversity strategy is no longer a tick box exercise, it’s a vital business imperative.
23 Nov 2020
Make the web accessible

Make the web accessible
Tiny text, muffled sound and fiddly controls can make browsing websites and operating apps hard work. Here's how to make them all easier to see, hear …
20 Nov 2020
Red Hat, Cisco, IBM to coordinate scrapping of problematic developer terms

Red Hat, Cisco, IBM to coordinate scrapping of problematic developer terms
The consortium will develop a replacement word list for terms such as master/slave, as well as frameworks and a certification scheme
19 Nov 2020
How to find and root out unconscious bias

How to find and root out unconscious bias
While most organisations are cracking down on overt bias and prejudice, addressing ingrained attitudes can be more difficult
16 Nov 2020