The Covid-19 pandemic forever changed how we work, live, and relate to one another. As the world begins to reopen and readjust to the “new normal,” our “Back to Normal” blog series will explore what that means for employers and…
On July 26, our nation celebrates the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights legislation that assured legal rights and accommodations in employment, government services, transportation, and communication access for people with disabilities. Title…
As we celebrate Pride Month in June, it’s a critical time to acknowledge and honor the intersectionality of diverse identities in the workplace. Intersectionality is a term coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw to describe how the dynamics of racism,…
Last May, amid the tumult and despair of a global pandemic, George Floyd’s murder served as a sorrowful reminder of the constant and unrelenting violence against the Black community. For almost a year since Floyd’s death, companies and organizations in…
WTIA condemns racist hatred in all forms. Most of the employees in our member companies have actively supported Black Lives Matter since its inception. Many tech companies have doubled down on improving racial diversity since the murder of George Floyd.…
Repeated studies have shown the tangible benefits of diversity in the workplace: improved performance and profitability, faster innovation, better problem-solving, higher employee engagement, lower turnover, and stronger employer brand reputation. Without question, diversity matters. Hiring diverse employees is one thing;…
For an industry that’s known for innovation and forward-thinking, tech is astoundingly behind when it comes to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion among its workforce, despite the well-known benefits. In 2018, Gartner found that 75% of organizations with front-line decision-making…
Tech employers often run into two issues when they’re hiring: They aren’t able to find qualified candidates to fill jobs, and their workforce typically lacks diversity. Apprenti, Washington state’s first registered tech apprenticeship program, is changing that. The workforce development…
As a national expert on working across sectors to build inclusive communities, Dr. Tiffany Manuel knows firsthand that the most meaningful solutions are created when people of different backgrounds, strengths, and skill sets put their minds together. That’s why we…
Every day I have the privilege of helping underserved students realize their potential to be the first in their families to receive a STEM degree. But for my student population and many across Washington State, our students are also having…