A Dev's Guide to Inclusion Diversity and Equity

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A DEV'S GUIDE TO: INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, AND EQUITY PRESENTED BY AMANDA PERKINS @theqadiva

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Topics to Cover Definitions Current state of diversity in tech How did we get here Why do we need to do something TODAY'S DISCUSSION 01 @theqadiva

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@theqadiva AMANDA PERKINS WHO AM I? Your friendly software QA

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BE CONSCIOUSLY PRESENT Learning new things can be uncomfortable, but don't give up!

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INCLUSION The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. DIVERSITY The state of being diverse; variety. A range of different things. EQUITY The quality of being fair and impartial. LET'S DEFINE

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TO BE A PART OF THE GROUP BUT WHAT IS INCLUSION?

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Different people bring different views WHAT IS DIVERSITY?

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TO BE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL WHAT IS EQUITY?

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LET'S LOOK AT DIVERSITY IN OUR FIELD WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATE OF DIVERSITY IN TECH?

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Inequity is so prevalent it has made it's way into popular culture and comedy https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.96a9f725-b999-b33b-ca73- 366789aa5460?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_pvs_piv&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvs_piv-20 WOMEN IN STEM @theqadiva

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https://www.payscale.com/data/racial-wage-gap-in-tech On average, women make $16,000 less than men SALARY IN STEM @theqadiva

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Entry-level jobs in tech held by women 39% Positions in Tech

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Of Managers in Information Tech are Female 9% https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2014/03/07/85457/fact- sheet-the-womens-leadership-gap/

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Of Sr Managers in Silicon Valley startups are female 14% https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2014/03/07/85457/fact- sheet-the-womens-leadership-gap/

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Of Fortune 500 boards have no female POC representation at all 2/3 https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2014/03/07/85457/fact- sheet-the-womens-leadership-gap/

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Of any management position are held by women of color 11.9% https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/women/reports/2014/03/07/85457/fact- sheet-the-womens-leadership-gap/

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Of Tech and computer sci postions held by black or Latinx women 12%

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18% of computer and information sciences bachelor's degree recipients were women in 2013 in the US Women's share of high-tech knowledge intensive services in Europe, 2008-2010, was more than 25% in all of those same countries, with the exception of the Netherlands. In the US, women in high-tech occupations ranges from 9% among electrical engineers to a high of 26% in computer and information systems 49% of the tertiary students in the science, math, computer, engineering, and manufacturing fields among 17 European countries in 2012, were women HOW DOES THE US COMPARE? https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethmacbride/2015/06/29/why-does-the-u-s-lag-the-world-when-it-comes-to- women-and-tech/#5fb2cf682b27

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HOW DOES BIG TECH COMPARE? https://www.wired.com/story/five-years-tech-diversity-reports-little-progress/

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THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOW OF TECH Let's keep this high level. What examples do you have of diversity in tech today?

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HOW DID WE GET TO THIS STATE? How did we come to a place in technology that is not as diverse as it could/should be?

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WHY ISN'T THERE MORE DIVERSITY IN TECH https://www.nextgeneration.ie/blog/2018/08/why-arent-there-more-women-in-tech Gender Stereotypes - 'boys are better at science and math' Lack of talent pool - less women are studying STEM therefore there are less women applying In-group favoritism - group of male friends will tend to hire other male friends with similar interests

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https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2018/01/09/women-and-men-in-stem-often-at-odds-over-workplace-equity/ps_2018-01-09_stem_4-05/

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https://www.nextgeneration.ie/blog/2018/08/why-arent-there-more-women-in-tech

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Why this is important A diverse and inclusive workforce helps businesses avoid employee turnover costs. Diversity fosters a more creative and innovative workforce. Diversity in the workplace is necessary to create a competitive economy in a globalized world. Diversity in the boardroom is needed to leverage a company’s full potential. trailhead.salesforce.com Business Value of Equality

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Importance of Racial and Ethnic Diversity Gains in worker welfare and efficiency Reduced turnover costs Fewer internal disputes and grievances Improved accessibility to new and diverse customer markets Higher productivity and increased revenue Increased innovation Development of new products and services Improved company reputation management Greater flexibility and adaptability in a globalized world More efficient risk management (e.g. legal risks due to non-compliance) Prevention of marginalization and exclusion of categories of workers Improved social cohesion. https://www.peoplescout.com/insights/racial-ethnic-diversity-in-workplace/

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nextgeneration.ie/blog/2018/08/why-arent-there-more-women-in-tech

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WITH ALL THAT BEING SAID... What are your thoughts, aspirations, dreams for a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace?

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DIVERSITY IS THE MIX. INCLUSION IS MAKING THE MIX WORK. Andres Tapia Food for Thought

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Amanda Perkins - The QA Diva @theqadiva the.qa.diva.1@gmail.com THANK YOU!