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When it comes to corporate social responsibility initiatives, tech companies have typically focused on making product donations to nonprofits struggling with limited tech budgets. These donations often include refurbished computers and discounted or free software licenses. 

Global supply chains are being severely affected by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Collaboration software was already a hot topic, then the COVID-19 outbreak happened.

This post is one part of G2's 2020 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s approach to digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer.

Intelligent automation is making impacts across technology markets. And due to an enormous labor shortage in one of those markets—cybersecurity—automation has become incredibly important. 

The current state of the global supply chain is in an absolute whirlwind. With the coronavirus pandemic, the trade war between the United States and China, and the upcoming 2020 United States presidential election, supply chains across countless industries are facing unprecedented disruption.

“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.

While supply chain management is a relatively new concept, trade is one of the oldest human occupations. Among the first global trade routes was the Silk Road, named after the silk trade, a textile industry initially developed in China around the year 2,700 BC.

The class erupted in cheers and groans.