3 posts tagged with "dei"

The software industry has a diversity problem. Specifically that there isn't much diversity at all. We are also living in a time where we are hearing about project maintainers engaging in targeted harassment against minorities. This is a problem that we need to address. Why do we as a community have to deal with this, and how can we as maintainers help? Trying to fix a broken system is not a solution, but trying to make it better is the first step.

Discover how being authentically unconventional can advance your career​

Would you ever wear orange sneakers to the office? A recent study found that dressing down can sometimes help people get ahead. It also raises larger questions about how conformity affects our well-being.

Harvard researchers conducted several experiments to see if violating the dress code could make people seem more prestigious. It worked. Students assumed that a consultant who wore orange shoes while teaching a business seminar probably charged higher fees and had more upscale clients.

Organizations that leverage social media to amplify their voices may find that they missed a crucial step. Often, people will not speak up, if we don't let them. Let's discuss how we can be sure to include diverse points of view.