Advice for leaders on creating a culture of belonging | Melonie D. Parker
Mar 8, 2024
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Exploring Google's commitment to diversity post-George Floyd, focusing on equity and inclusion. Global impact and efforts to support underrepresented groups. Empowering leaders, payroll precision, and a new probiotic drink. Navigating challenges in DE&I programs for inclusive workplaces.
Google invested $3 billion in DE&I post-George Floyd, focusing on inclusivity and upskilling.
Normalize race conversations at work, prioritize belonging, and aim to 'add in' to corporate culture.
Deep dives
Google's Response to Racial Injustice and Equity Commitments
Google responded to the racial justice movements following the murder of George Floyd by making over $3 billion in diversity and inclusion commitments. They took immediate action with a 100-day sprint to deepen internal and external equity efforts. This included investing in programs for black software engineers, assessing internal equity practices, and offering support during moments of racial violence.
Unique Partnerships and Educational Initiatives for Diversity in Tech
Google formed unique partnerships with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to create research opportunities and provide funding for STEAM initiatives focusing on women of color. They emphasized upskilling and reskilling efforts to address inequalities and foster diversity in tech. These collaborations aim to not just build the talent pipeline but also infuse diversity into research and technology development.
Hope for Sustainable Change in DE&I Initiatives
Melanie Parker highlighted the importance of normalizing conversations about race in the workplace post-George Floyd's murder. She acknowledged the demand for belonging in addition to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Embracing discomfort and generational shifts towards adding to corporate culture rather than fitting in were emphasized. The focus on belonging and universal human rights was seen as foundational to sustainable and impactful DE&I progress.
Google's chief diversity officer Melonie D. Parker joins journalist and host of the "TED Tech" podcast Sherrell Dorsey for a conversation on fostering belonging and opportunity in the workplace. Learn more about how companies can sustainably promote diversity, equity and inclusion — and why you should aim to "add in," not "fit in." After the interview, Sherrell digs deeper into what it means to feel valued in the workplace.