The problem is that most tech companies see diversity as a
and not as a fundamental part of the company’s mission and culture.
'There's a diversity grift right now': Employees at center of racial controversies at tech companies speak out - MarketWatch https://www.marketwatch.com/story/theres-a-diversity-grift-right-now-employees-at-center-of-racial-controversies-at-tech-companies-speak-out-11609250355

'There's a diversity grift right now': Employees at center of racial controversies at tech companies speak out - MarketWatch https://www.marketwatch.com/story/theres-a-diversity-grift-right-now-employees-at-center-of-racial-controversies-at-tech-companies-speak-out-11609250355
Inclusion and belonging are not part of their plans and these workplaces become a toxic culture of microaggressions and racism. How many tech companies focus on the psychological safety of their black and brown employees? How many invest in cultural competency?
Inclusion and belonging takes time and effort. These are not one time workshops, social media posts, and catchy phrases. It's about truly investing in people's well-being and professional development. It's about making concerted efforts to listen to diverse employees @RealAbril
Over the summer, I had many conversations with tech hiring managers about inclusion and diversity and by the fall most of these conversations had dwindled
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