Janet Pope

In this report, we demonstrate why inclusion in tech teams is critical in the context of women and ethnic minorities, and how there is a clear relationship between inclusive tech teams and inclusive design of technology. The pandemic has also exacerbated the use of digital products, channels and services, as well as creating a situation where a very different kind of hybrid workplace is taking shape, bringing back into focus the need for inclusive virtual workspaces. The indiscriminate nature… Show more

In this report, we demonstrate why inclusion in tech teams is critical in the context of women and ethnic minorities, and how there is a clear relationship between inclusive tech teams and inclusive design of technology. The pandemic has also exacerbated the use of digital products, channels and services, as well as creating a situation where a very different kind of hybrid workplace is taking shape, bringing back into focus the need for inclusive virtual workspaces. The indiscriminate nature of certain technologies and
online platforms being deployed by many consumer-facing companies, and the growing consumer awareness of such tech, points to the urgent need for building inclusive digital products and services. It also makes business sense: catering for the broadest span of human diversity opens up a much wider audience and a more loyal and engaged customer base. However, as our research has shown, there is alot more to do. Consumers are not only aware of discriminatory technology, they have experienced it first-hand, and they expect organizations to do better. Designing inclusive teams and developing inclusive products will also create more room for innovation, creativity, and greater scalability of digital products and services, and organizations not working on this will miss out on the huge potential that inclusion brings. Organizations need to act with urgency to drive inclusive design in technology, building a more inclusive digital future for their people and their customers. Show less

Strengthening our diversity and promoting a more inclusive culture is a top business priority, as we recognize its ability to move us forward in a competitive, increasingly culturally and globally diverse market. In the first ever report detailing our thee-year strategy, we overview how we’ve attained a more inclusive culture that’s allowed us to reach milestones that include:

From 2012 to 2013, the percentage of women promoted in our Application Services business unit increased nine… Show more

Strengthening our diversity and promoting a more inclusive culture is a top business priority, as we recognize its ability to move us forward in a competitive, increasingly culturally and globally diverse market. In the first ever report detailing our thee-year strategy, we overview how we’ve attained a more inclusive culture that’s allowed us to reach milestones that include:

From 2012 to 2013, the percentage of women promoted in our Application Services business unit increased nine percent.

From 2012 to 2014, overall retention for women in the U.S. increased by four percent.

In H2 2015, we saw a 12 percent gain in retention among team members that have completed unconscious bias training.
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