Washington Could Revise Its Equal Pay Law for the First Time Since 1943

Puget Sound Business Journal | Ashley Stewart | January 27, 2016

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/2016/01/washington-could-revise-its-equal-pay-law-for-the.html

“Women would have more ground to challenge discriminatory compensation and greater protections against retaliation under a bill moving through the Washington State Legislature.”

 

Pinterest Addresses the Next Step in Diversity: Inclusion

Vator News | Steven Loeb | January 26, 2016

http://vator.tv/news/2016-01-26-pinterest-addresses-the-next-step-in-diversity-inclusion

“Pinterest is now taking steps to address what happens when people actually get hired, and how to make them feel comfortable in their environments so they can succeed.”

 

To Let Girls in, the Tech Industry Is Thinking Pink. But That Isn’t Enough.

Mashable | Katie Dupere | January 25, 2016

http://mashable.com/2016/01/24/coding-girls-pink/#am.IClhgGEqN

“When it comes to getting girls invested in coding, the tech space has one main tactic — turning up the ultra-feminine ethos.”

 

These STEM Initiatives Are Inspiring Women and Girls Around the Globe

Mashable | Stephanie Walden | January 22, 2016

http://mashable.com/2016/01/22/women-in-stem-global/#NKGXzwtyFZqF

“Our society is inching toward a future when the phrase ‘you code like a girl’ will be a compliment of the highest order. But there are significant hurdles before we get there.”

 

Boosting Tech Diversity, with Magic Johnson’s Help

Fortune | Andrew Zaleski | January 20, 2016

http://fortune.com/2016/01/20/tech-diversity-magic-johnson/

“Launched last January, Jopwell lets recruiters take their pick from a pool of black, Latino, Hispanic, and Native American applicants who have uploaded their credentials to the site.”

 

Lack of STEM Skills Holding Back Workplace Diversity & Women in Tech

Computer Business Review | Charlotte Henry | January 15, 2015

http://www.cbronline.com/news/verticals/cio-agenda/lack-of-stem-skills-holding-back-workplace-diversity-women-in-tech-4785412

“Women are still underrepresented and underpaid in the IT industry, a new report from Deloitte has shown.”

 

PwC Is Turning to Vets and Grads to Fill High-Paying Tech Jobs

Fortune | Anne Fisher | January 13, 2016

http://fortune.com/2016/01/13/pwc-tech-talent-shortage/

“Like Microsoft and some other big companies, PwC sees the armed forces as a vast pool of tech talent just waiting to be tapped.”

 

When the Call of Duty Is Technology, Veterans Rally to Support Each Other Through Operation Code

GeekWire | Lisa Stiffler | January 7, 2016

http://www.geekwire.com/2016/call-duty-technology-veterans-rally-support-operation-code/

“Operation Code is a resource for employers seeking to hire veterans and it recently launched Deploy, a veteran-run web development consultancy.”

 

Paving the Way for Women in Science and Tech

TechCrunch | Dr. Beth Seidenberg (Contributor) | January 5, 2016

http://techcrunch.com/2016/01/05/paving-the-way-for-women-in-science-and-tech/

“I hope our conversation teaches others why having a nurturing environment is important for encouraging young women to pursue their interests in STEM.”

 

Five Ways Tech Can Encourage Diversity

Re/code | Gary Shapiro (Contributor) | January 4, 2016

http://recode.net/2016/01/04/five-ways-tech-can-encourage-diversity/

“A 2014 study of a dozen tech companies found the number of women and minorities working at U.S. tech companies does not resemble the varied and diverse landscape of the general U.S. population…Here are five ways we can do better with diversity.”