High tech continues to be a sector where job opportunities exist, and where positions go unfilled. At the same time, women and other populations continue to be underrepresented as high tech workers as compared to their numbers in the overall workforce. Many companies recognize they must diversify their workforce and have taken significant steps to recruit underrepresented populations. However, once inside the organization these groups continue to face challenges not encountered by White or Asian male counterparts. Now companies must understand and address the experiences of daily life for underrepresented groups so they stay, advance, and thrive. This SIG creates a forum for participants to discuss diversity issues, share experiences, and identify potential solutions. To frame the dialog, the SIG organizers will also share their findings from their initial field research and survey into this area. Participants will share their experience, interact with the data, and generate possible solutions.
['Carol Farnsworth', 'Karen Holtzblatt']
Diversity In High Tech: Retaining Employees Once They're In the Door