Articles about diversity equity and inclusion (DEI)

Amazon cuts workforce diversity reference from annual filing amid Trump-led backlash against DEI

Amazon scrubbed a reference to workforce diversity from its annual 10-K report this morning, reflecting a broader corporate retreat from… Read More

Costco, Amazon, Microsoft chart their own DEI paths as Trump targets diversity efforts

As President Trump issues directives to scuttle every federal government initiative that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion, tech giants and… Read More

Real estate vets launch accelerator and advisory firm to fuel underrepresented founders

After working decades in real estate, Katherine Winston and Kenya Burrell-VanWormer were tired of the statistics showing how the majority… Read More

GeekWire Summit 2022 recap: Tech and civic leaders share insights and vision for the future

Navigating the future of work. Learning how to fight against burnout. Taking on cybersecurity threats. Gathering community. Connecting with old… Read More

‘Incredible impact’: This researcher is bolstering STEM students and inspiring university DEI efforts

Dr. Tam’ra-Kay Francis was feeling a little nervous. The confession was a surprise given all she has accomplished. Francis, who… Read More

Microsoft reports investments in banks, funds and other programs supporting Black-owned companies

Microsoft on Tuesday shared an update on its work to promote racial equity in the U.S. by investing in and… Read More

How this Seattle startup is helping shift HR diversity efforts from ‘touchy-feely’ to data driven

The news: Seattle startup Included raised a $1.9 million pre-seed round from FlyingFish, SignalFire and Ascend. Putting data in DEI: In the… Read More

6 tips from Seattle tech companies on how to support racial equity programs

As people around the country observe the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, companies that pledged to do more… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2021: Check out the 5 finalists for Workplace of the Year

After a year in which the definition of “workplace” became especially fluid, our understanding of what makes for a great… Read More

Seattle HR firm creates virtual program to meet surge in demand for diversity training

After the death of George Floyd, tech leaders came together last spring and summer to condemn police brutality and vowed… Read More