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30 Jun Washington nudges tech on diversity
Washington is nudging Silicon Valley to diversify its workforce. Major tech firms have released breakdowns on the demographics of their employees for the first time in recent years, revealing that some of the industry’s largest companies are overwhelmingly male, and largely white and Asian, especially in technical jobs.
29 Jun Facebook turns to NFL playbook to fix diversity problem
Facebook has begun considering at least one minority candidate for some open positions, testing its own version of the Rooney Rule that the National Football League used to increase the diversity of coaching staff. The Rooney Rule requires NFL teams to interview at least one minority candidate during searches for head coaches and general managers.
26 Jun Tech Talk on Diversity Features Black Girls Code, Phat Startup Founders
On Monday, Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.) hosted a one-hour Google Hangout on tech diversity that featured Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls Code, and Anthony Frasier, co-founder of the Phat Startup.
25 Jun Women tech leaders ask tech companies: Show us your diversity numbers
A torrential downpour Friday morning didn't stop nearly 600 women from attending the Colorado Technology Association's Women in Technology Conference, held outdoors under a massive tent at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.