Creating a Diverse Workplace: Invisible Diversity and the Tech Industry
Release Date: 04/28/2023
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info_outlineThe technology industry has often paved the way for DEI initiatives. However, one type of diversity has often been neglected—by all types of organizations including tech—and extends beyond visible traits such as race, ethnicity, or gender.