Diversity Recruiting Software Resources

“You’re going to have to deal with [diversity] whether you want to or not,” Jarik Conrad, senior director of human capital management (HCM) innovation for Ultimate Software told a group of rapt attendees at one of a handful of sessions on diversity during this year’s HR Tech.

By the year 2044, more than half of all Americans will belong to a minority group, currently classified as any racial or ethnic group besides non-Hispanic white. According to Cyberstates, the technology sector represents over 10% of the U.S. economy and employs 7.6% of the U.S. workforce, making the tech industry one of the largest employers in the country. Although the United States’ population is rapidly diversifying, and the workforce is expanding, the push for racial and gender diversity across tech is moving at a snail’s pace.

Recruiting, hiring, and managing a diverse workplace is essential for businesses to sustain their competitive advantage.