Last May, amid the tumult and despair of a global pandemic, George Floyd’s murder served as a sorrowful reminder of the constant and unrelenting violence against the Black community. For almost a year since Floyd’s death, companies and organizations in…
WTIA condemns racist hatred in all forms. Most of the employees in our member companies have actively supported Black Lives Matter since its inception. Many tech companies have doubled down on improving racial diversity since the murder of George Floyd.…
Repeated studies have shown the tangible benefits of diversity in the workplace: improved performance and profitability, faster innovation, better problem-solving, higher employee engagement, lower turnover, and stronger employer brand reputation. Without question, diversity matters. Hiring diverse employees is one thing;…
For an industry that’s known for innovation and forward-thinking, tech is astoundingly behind when it comes to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion among its workforce, despite the well-known benefits. In 2018, Gartner found that 75% of organizations with front-line decision-making…
Tech employers often run into two issues when they’re hiring: They aren’t able to find qualified candidates to fill jobs, and their workforce typically lacks diversity. Apprenti, Washington state’s first registered tech apprenticeship program, is changing that. The workforce development…
After a year of protests that spotlighted the contentious racial divide in America, it is encouraging that the Black Lives Matter movement has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. It demonstrates that perhaps some forward progress is being made…
WTIA is pleased to announce that Yolanda Chase has joined the senior leadership team as Chief Diversity Officer. Yolanda will spearhead diversity, equity and inclusion programming for WTIA, including the launch of its new DEI office. As head of the…
As a national expert on working across sectors to build inclusive communities, Dr. Tiffany Manuel knows firsthand that the most meaningful solutions are created when people of different backgrounds, strengths, and skill sets put their minds together. That’s why we…
Every day I have the privilege of helping underserved students realize their potential to be the first in their families to receive a STEM degree. But for my student population and many across Washington State, our students are also having…
At WTIA, we believe diverse representation is crucial to moving the tech industry forward. This roundup of local and national stories will give you an idea of which way the needle is moving. CEOs of Seattle Area’s Biggest Companies: We…