Candice
Dixon
Executive Director at NPower
"How to Hire, Retain, Support, and Promote the Next Generation of Diverse Tech Workers"
"How to Hire, Retain, Support, and Promote the Next Generation of Diverse Tech Workers"
Fri May 23 - 12:20 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"How to Hire, Retain, Support, and Promote the Next Generation of Diverse Tech Workers"
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"How to Hire, Retain, Support, and Promote the Next Generation of Diverse Tech Workers"
"How to Hire, Retain, Support, and Promote the Next Generation of Diverse Tech Workers"
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Session: How to Hire, Retain, Support, and Promote the Next Generation of Diverse Tech Workers
Recent data found that 75% of Americans don't think companies have honored their promises made during the pandemic to increase diversity, including by hiring more women of color. This session focuses on how to diversify the tech talent pipeline by identifying skill similarities to remove barriers with skills-based recruiting. By identifying equity building transitions, The Diversity Directive is focused on activating tech talent by implementing a shift in measurement, hiring, retention and advancement and policy. Join this session to learn how to broaden the talent pipeline and implement a free and accessible toolkit for equality for long term success.Key Takeaways
- Discover the business case of workplace diversity and its contributions to innovation, as data underscores consumers mistrust in DEI practices
- Understand the historical lack of representation, unique barriers to entry, and retention challenges for women of color in the tech workforce, including real life experiences
- Learn innovative strategies companies can put in place to jumpstart or continue their DEI journeys to recruit, retain, and advance women of color
Bio
Candice Dixon is a non-profit leader with more than 15 years of experience supporting local and national and international organizations. Her work has centered on community building, health equity, human trafficking, gender equity, and programming empowering women and girls. Candice currently serves as the Executive Director for NPower’s Command Shift, a national consortium of women and allies that advocate for strategies that invest in and inspire the advancement of young women of color in tech careers. Through this work and otherwise, Candice has raised more than $20 million for local and national nonprofits.Candice’s commitment to empowering women and girls can be seen in the work she has done with United Way of Greater Atlanta, Women’s Sports Foundation and now, with NPower.
