Diversity Hiring Maximizes Everyone Success in STEM and Beyond
Diverse workforces and leadership teams are increasingly recognized as beneficial for business success. Companies that prioritize diverse hiring practices and maintain diverse leadership teams tend to perform better financially, make better decisions, and foster more innovation. A McKinsey & Company report highlights that companies with greater gender diversity at the leadership level have doubled their financial outperformance since 2015. Moreover, companies with higher ethnic diversity on leadership teams are 39% more likely to outperform those with lower diversity. Despite the evidence, achieving diversity goals remains a challenge, particularly in technical fields like computer science. The Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative predicts a U.S. deficit of 1.2 million software engineers by 2026. The Students & Technology in Academia, Research & Service (STARS) Computing Corps, an NSF-funded alliance, aims to address this issue by building a more diverse national computing workforce. STARS employs an integrated approach to tackle underrepresentation in computing and tech jobs. The organization offers programs such as the STARS Leadership Corps, INTuitN: S-STEM Research Hub, Inclusive Workforce Prep, HBCU Success, and STARS BPC Research Scholars. These initiatives focus on developing leaders, providing research support, and equipping students with the necessary skills to succeed in tech positions. Industry partners can support STARS by donating to programs, sponsoring events, mentoring university students, and advocating for diversity and inclusion. A diverse workforce is essential for creating a successful and inclusive culture, benefiting both employees and employers. For job seekers interested in STARS or employers looking to collaborate, contact Audrey Rorrer (STARS BPC Research Scholars Program) or Ebe Randeree (STARS Alumni & Industry Partner Network) for more information.
Source: hpcwire.comPublished on 2024-09-12
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