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Diversity & Inclusion in the Tech Industry

That Time When Women Stopped Coding

What occurred during the same time as the beginning of the decline of women in computer science?

Roughly the same moment when personal computers started showing up in U.S. homes in significant numbers. These toys were marketed almost entirely to men and boys.

Why does it matter that males had been playing on computers growing up?

It gave a head start in learning programming basics, and created a knowledge base at a higher education level that women simply did not have.

Why diversity matters to your tech company

When are diversity efforts most successful?

When they’re driven by a commitment from company leaders. And meaningful commitment requires leaders to understand why diversity matters.

Why do diverse companies perform better?

Given that diverse teams are smarter and more creative than homogeneous ones, it is unsurprising that a wealth of research shows a strong correlation between diverse organizations and positive financial outcomes.

Give an example of how a diverse company can serve a diverse user base or vise-versa.

Recognizing the linguistic diversity of its user base, the company provides multilingual support within the platform. Users can select their preferred language, and the platform offers translations for content, user interfaces, and communication features.

The platform is designed to be culturally sensitive, considering the customs, traditions, and social norms of different communities. It includes features that allow users to customize their profiles, share content that reflects their cultural identity, and connect with others who share similar backgrounds.