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Wendy Warham discusses diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and lessons learned at Fujitsu with host Hank Green.
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Examines diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, which is a growing topic in both academia and business
Taught by Wendy Warham, who is a recognized leader in the field of diversity and inclusion
Provides lessons learned from Fujitsu, a global technology company, which may be valuable for students interested in diversity and inclusion in a corporate setting
Hosted by Hank Green, who is known for his ability to make complex topics engaging and accessible
Requires no prerequisites, making it accessible to a wide range of learners
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Diversity Recruiter
Diversity Recruiter
Diversity Recruiters focus on a subset of the recruiting function where they specialize in finding, hiring, and retaining underrepresented groups. They partner with Diversity and Inclusion teams and often work on special projects to bring more diverse candidates to the company. Early on in their career, they often do more generalist recruiting. Diverstiy Recruiters are successful when they understand the unique challenges and concerns of underrepresented groups. This course would be particularly relevant to someone who wants to work with tech companies.
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Diversity and Inclusion Specialists work at the intersection of Human Resources, Recruiting, and Strategy. They may work for corporations or for non-profits. They help to create initiatives, programs, and materials to educate the rest of the organization on how to be more inclusive. This includes training programs, working with recruitment and hiring teams, and policy audits. The course can help lay the groundwork and prepare someone for this role.
Diversity Manager
Diversity Manager
Human Resources will often have a mid-level position that is responsible for continuing to increase the diversity of their existing workforce. Diversity Managers help to plan company strategy and outreach with the goal of improving inclusivity and hiring more underrepresented groups. This course would be helpful in informing a Diversity Manager about current conversations happening in the industry, especially in the tech industry. The course can also lead to the professional development of those interested in this field.
Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Diversity and Inclusion Consultants work with organizations to help them become more diverse and inclusive. They typically have experience in human resources, diversity and inclusion, or organizational development. Consultants may focus on one particular area, such as gender diversity or LGBTQ issues. This course can provide foundational knowledge to those who are looking to consult on diversity and inclusion.
Inclusion Manager
Inclusion Manager
Inclusion Managers design and execute diversity and inclusion programs within an organization. This often includes training, educational programs, workshops, and company events. This person must be an effective communicator and collaborator to build relationships with employees, and they must be able to advocate for inclusivity within the organization. Experience in tech consulting can be an advantage. This course may be helpful to someone who is exploring this career.
Change Management Consultant
Change Management Consultant
Change Management Consultants help to bring about organizational change, often in partnership with other departments. This might include leading cultural change and transformation for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Sometimes they work as internal staff, and other times they are hired as consultants to lead on a specific project. Consultants must have knowledge of the change management process and specific knowledge of diversity and inclusion best practices. They must also have strong stakeholder and client management skills.
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Director
The HR Director is a senior-level manager who is responsible for all aspects of human resources management within an organization. This includes diversity and inclusion, recruitment, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations. This course would be suitable for someone who is already in a people management role and is seeking a more senior position, or for someone who is changing into a human resources career.
Consultant
Consultant
In general, Consultants provide guidance to businesses on a specific topic or field. In the case of diversity and inclusion consulting, the consultant works with company leadership to make the company more inclusive. It includes reviewing programs and policies, as well as training employees on best practices. Consultants must be up to date on the latest issues and trends in the field. This course can help keep a consultant informed on the most important concepts.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Managers are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the human resources department. This includes oversight of recruiting, training and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and diversity and inclusion. This course would be a suitable first step for someone looking to learn more about this role.
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager is an executive who oversees a company's social and environmental initiatives. They often work with the human resources team to manage diversity, inclusion, and employee volunteerism programs. The CSR manager is an advocate for the company's social and environmental values. Being aware of current diversity and inclusion issues would be helpful for someone who wants to get into or advance in this role.
Recruitment Marketing Specialist
Recruitment Marketing Specialist
Recruitment Marketing Specialists are an extension of Human Resources. They create marketing campaigns to promote the company as an employer of choice and to attract new talent to the organization. This often includes outreach to underrepresented groups. A course on diversity and inclusion can help someone to succeed in this role by informing them about current issues of concern, as well as learning about the best outreach methods.
Human Capital Consultant
Human Capital Consultant
Human Capital Consultants are paid advisors to companies who want to melhorar their recruiting, employee retention, compensation, and HR practices. This may include advising on and developing diversity and inclusion initiatives. This course would be particularly helpful for someone who is interested in consulting with tech firms.
Equity Advocate
Equity Advocate
Equity Advocates are social and community-based practitioners who work to help organizations in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They promote justice and work to create more racially equitable systems, including in the workplace. This advocacy work may take the form of training, direct service, consulting, and community organizing. This course would provide a foundational understanding of the topics and challenges in diversity and inclusion.
Executive Recruiter
Executive Recruiter
Executive Recruiters specialize in recruiting senior, high-impact talent. The best executive recruiters focus on business outcomes and hiring for cultural fit. This course would be useful for helping to make informed outreach decisions.
Chief Diversity Officer
Chief Diversity Officer
Chief Diversity Officers are the most senior level executives in a company who own and drive diversity and inclusion strategy. They are part of the executive leadership team and report directly to the CEO or board chair. This role requires knowledge of the industry, as well as how to put diversity into action within the organization. This course would be useful for someone who is interested in a leadership career track in the area of diversity and inclusion.
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Examines diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, which is a growing topic in both academia and business
Taught by Wendy Warham, who is a recognized leader in the field of diversity and inclusion
Provides lessons learned from Fujitsu, a global technology company, which may be valuable for students interested in diversity and inclusion in a corporate setting
Hosted by Hank Green, who is known for his ability to make complex topics engaging and accessible
Requires no prerequisites, making it accessible to a wide range of learners
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