Diversity, equity and inclusion: How tech leaders can turn words into action

Derek Irvine, SVP strategy at Workhuman, explores how technology leaders can turn words into action when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion

The time for words is over.

Action needs to be taken to improve levels of diversity, equity and inclusion in technology.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) has become a top priority for organizations across industries, and around the globe. The technology sector is no different, and by all accounts, is still lagging behind others when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Despite pledges of corporate support for increased diversity, the State of DEI in Tech 2021’s report on DE&I in 240 of the world’s largest and well-known tech companies reveals that Asian women hold less than 4% of tech executive roles, while Black, Latino and Indigenous men and women, in total, make up less than 5%.

So how can technology leaders drive real progress when it comes to DE&I? Create an agile action plan.

In order to achieve real change, it’s vital to assess your current DE&I strategy and create an action plan that better positions your organization for the future of work.