Parting Thoughts
There is no finish line in pursuing diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s an ongoing journey, not a destination, and results take time. It takes years to make structural and procedural changes in the workplace. And it requires constant diligence to make sure that strategies remain in place to hire diverse talent and provide opportunities across the board.
The tech industry can be challenging for employees who don’t fit the typical mold. A lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion has been seen across many companies that could benefit from having different perspectives on problems or issues. Diverse backgrounds bring new ideas that may help solve these complexities within the organization.
When implementing new cultural practices in the workplace, organizations must have benchmarks and track their progress. This allows leaders to assess which strategies are working to reach long-term goals and which aren’t.
