In Forbes, Yuri Gubin, Chief Innovation Officer at DataArt, shared his expert opinion on specific obstacles underrepresented groups face when entering and progressing within the tech industry, as well as actions tech companies can take to encourage diversity and inclusivity.
“Corporate diversity doesn’t necessarily equal inclusion. After getting a job in IT, a member of an underrepresented group may face a culture that isolates them from continuous professional growth, actual leadership and decision-making roles. It may even extend to the creation of stereotypical roles for individuals from these groups. Introduce a buddy system where mentors help these individuals be fully included.”
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