Tech Talk

28 Jan Inside Silicon Valley’s struggle for diversity

After a brutal year full of desperate changes and constant criticism from users and investors, Twitter tried to end 2015 on a positive note by announcing the appointment of a new head of diversity who might finally help the company become as inclusive as the social network it operates.

27 Jan Gender Diversity In IT Taking A Center-Stage In 2016

Studies have shown that companies with more female leaders have better financial results. If we go by the latest reports in the world of IT, surely Apple Inc has made a slight progress on the areas of boosting gender diversity in its US workforce, there’s a lot more that is left to be done - not only by the company but the IT industry has been criticized for the lack of diversity and have been facing increasing pressure to diversify their largely male workforces.

26 Jan PDC doles out $100K for tech diversity projects

The Portland Development Commission is throwing funds behind one of the five action items highlighted in the city’s much-discussed tech diversity pledge.