Diversity is critical to our workplaces. It provides companies a wide range of differing viewpoints, experiences and perspectives that is only possible by having a diverse employee base within organizations. And diversity goes beyond race and gender to include ethnicity, military services, LGBTQ, rural populations, people with disabilities and more. We will share inspirational stories and explore what is possible when organizations harness the benefits of a diverse workplace.
The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH), along with partners The Diversity Movement and Racepoint Global, have collaborated on a project to define a baseline of how tech and tech-enabled companies/organizations are faring in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. The aggregate data will provide a broader picture of how companies across the region are doing with efforts to build a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
The annual benchmark will provide information for business leaders, government officials, economic developers, and others to utilize as the state’s tech sector is spotlighted as a national tech hub.
NC TECH has partnered with The Diversity Movement (TDM), a leader in diversity education, to support our members and our diversity + inclusion commitment. TDM helps organizations deliver real-word business outcomes through DEI. They deliver an employee experience product suite through digital learning, microvideos, consulting and certifications. NC TECH members receive a discount on offerings.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is not only important for employees and leadership, but also for the suppliers and vendors a company uses. The NC TECH membership directory includes a section on Minority Founded/Led. Review member companies in this category for enhancing supplier diversity.
NC TECH has members to assist in evaluation, consulting, professional development and strategic planning for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
NC TECH Connect allows members to network with peers, share content, collaborate, and socialize including posting pictures, polls, discussions, and events. An important function is for folks to gather in "groups" around commonalities, both exclusive (CIOs/CISOs, Tech CEOS, Directors + Advisors, etc.), and general special interest (Cyber Security, Women in Tech, Talent).
