Articles about inclusion

Commentary: How the distributed workforce of tomorrow can leave behind the racism of the past

We will soon turn the page on a pandemic that has consumed the conversation in boardrooms across America. Along with… Read More

Textio’s newest augmented writing tool helps guide brands to use inclusive language in more content

Textio, the Seattle-based augmented writing startup, is expanding its product offering beyond helping companies craft better job listings and is… Read More

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‘It’s on us to dismantle racism.’ 10 steps tech and business leaders can take toward equity

Over the past decade, U.S. tech companies have solved some of the world’s most complex challenges. But the industry remains… Read More

Diversity in tech: Company leaders talk ‘black tax,’ recruiting, retention, and impostor syndrome

For all of the talk around bringing more diversity to tech, black and Hispanic employees remain vastly underrepresented at some… Read More

Satya Nadella shares Microsoft’s inclusion strategy amid sexual harassment claims

Microsoft’s workplace culture is under a magnifying glass now that emails from dozens of women have surfaced with damning stories… Read More

Microsoft unveils its Super Bowl ad, starring a 9-year-old gamer and the Xbox Adaptive Controller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YISTzpLXCY One of Microsoft’s favorite gamers will be back in action during the big game on Sunday. And he brought friends.… Read More

Building a diverse workplace doesn’t stop at recruitment: 4 crucial steps to retain that talent

Inhospitable work cultures, isolation and lack of upward mobility. With the job market as strong as it is today in… Read More

Microsoft holiday ad captures joy of video games and inclusion as boy uses Xbox Adaptive Controller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v70Fu2WU8-w When Microsoft created the Xbox Adaptive Controller, it set out to bring all the joy of video games to… Read More

Microsoft releases new diversity numbers, says it’s ‘closer to the beginning of the journey than the end’

Like much of the tech industry, Microsoft says it is focused on making its workplace more diverse and inclusive, and… Read More

Watch: Google UX design director Kat Holmes talks ‘mismatched interactions’ and inclusive design at GeekWire Summit

Inclusion is a buzzy word these days for businesses intent on conveying to people that they are a place for… Read More

As thousands set out to hack for Microsoft, book chronicles two defining projects for accessibility

The idea of a hackathon at any company is to harness the energy and creativity of employees to find new… Read More

‘Defining moment’ for Seattle as Microsoft, Amazon, others support Special Olympics USA Games

Seattle-area tech companies are making a statement about building an inclusive workforce as the city hosts one of the largest… Read More

Commentary: Wake up, white men, it’s time to stop talking and start acting on diversity

[Editor’s note: This guest commentary comes from Michael Schutzler, CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association] In the technology industry,… Read More

Why entrepreneurs and investors are participating in the ‘Founders for Change’ diversity movement

Startup founders want venture capital firms to step it up when it comes to diversity. More than 500 venture-backed entrepreneurs… Read More

Commentary: Bonderman and Uber make my head hurt: What your company actually needs from a board member

My whole life I’ve believed that the true judge of one’s character is what he/she does when he thinks no… Read More

‘Failing, frustrated, and asking for help.’ How Techstars Seattle ended up with a male-dominated class — and what they’re doing about it

It’s no secret that tech has a diversity problem. In fact, the lack of gender equity at tech events has… Read More

Redfin CTO Bridget Frey has a message for managers who want to build more diverse teams

When Bridget Frey joined Redfin, she had the advantage of an existing relationship with the CEO, Glenn Kelman. The friendship… Read More

Geek of the Week: Gwen Houston is Microsoft’s champion for diversity and inclusion

Diversity is on the minds of tech leaders more than ever, as companies across the industry push to make their workforces more… Read More