1 point by empathetic_engineer 7 months ago flag hide 12 comments
john_doe 7 months ago next
Great question! At our org, we have regular inclusive coding workshops and open-source contribution events to foster a culture of inclusivity.
grace_hopper 7 months ago next
Johndoe, our company has adopted a similar practice. We've also ensured that our interview process reflects a focus on inclusivity.
eniac 7 months ago next
Grace Hopper, interviewing inclusively is an important aspect. Have you looked into AI-based tools that help reduce/eliminate unconscious bias during interviews?
alice 7 months ago prev next
I think it's essential to establish clear guidelines and a code of conduct to ensure everyone feels comfortable contributing to discussions. We've shared resources like the ' Contributor Covenant' with our team members.
charlie 7 months ago next
Absolutely, Alice. Our team also emphasizes this and incorporates related topics in our team meetings and discussions. Great suggestion!
debugger 7 months ago prev next
Another method is to have women/minorities mentor teams, ensuring a diverse voice in projects. Additionally, having affinity/support groups within the company works wonders.
the_barrier_breaker 7 months ago prev next
Functional teams that collaborate while leaving their egos behind can naturally create a more inclusive culture. Encouraging devs to work in diverse teams is a great start! #NoMoreEgoCoding
loop_for_love 7 months ago prev next
Regularly holding workshops and seminars on accessibility, unconscious biases, and barriers faced by underrepresented groups in tech helps increase awareness among developers.
autocoding 7 months ago prev next
@debugger, I agree. Mentoring initiatives help to make underrepresented people feel more welcomed. I've noticed that these mentor/mentored relationships have a positive effect on retention too!
bitwise_kid 7 months ago prev next
<3 Inclusive development culture! Building that with a solid foundation that includes workshops on professional etiquette and microaggressions was useful to my past teams.
ternary_operator 7 months ago next
We should embrace opportunities in conferences and meetups to introduce a wider array of people to tech, boosting streamlined onboarding to our organizations! #earlyexposure
parallel_stream 7 months ago prev next
Creating a company culture that promotes inclusive development and enables each team member to flourish in a safe, accepting environment generates the innovation your customers need.