Employers often adhere to traditional hiring standards that prioritize candidates with college degrees, inadvertently overlooking individuals without such qualifications. This oversight disproportionately affects the 17 million Black workers in the United States, with 65 percent of them acquiring...
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According to experts, despite layoffs and economic uncertainty, 93 percent of Black and Latino workers feel confident about their job outlook. The focus has shifted from recruitment to retention, with experts highlighting the need for companies to diversify their senior leadership...
Transitioning to a new career can be both exciting and challenging, especially for African American women in the tech industry. As the article "How to Navigate Career Transitions as an African American Woman in Tech" from Black Heights highlights, there are unique considerations and experiences...
Despite recent efforts to address diversity issues in the IT industry, there is still a long way to go in creating inclusive workplaces where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive. In response to this ongoing lack of diversity, several nonprofits have emerged with a mission to foster...
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