Session: How to Achieve Better Business Outcomes by Creating an Inclusive Workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed women’s participation in the workforce to lows not seen in decades, a scenario particularly acute in the tech sector that has chronically suffered from a lack of female and diverse representation at all ranks. Simultaneously, organizations are reeling from the impact of the “Great Resignation”, with talent difficult to find. In this session, I will address the challenges and opportunities I see for companies to use this unique time to redesign their approach to diverse hiring. As a CIO at a global tech company, I will also share my perspective on the business benefits of an inclusive workforce.
Bio
Sharon Mandell is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer leading Juniper’s global information technology team. In this role, she leads the ongoing enhancement of the company’s IT infrastructure and applications architectures to support the growth objectives of the company. She and her team are also responsible for showcasing Juniper’s use of its technologies to the world.