Mining for tech-talent gold: Seven ways to find and keep diverse talent

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS   Edited by Joyce Yoo   Digital Editor, New York Finding and retaining diverse talent for technical roles is an ongoing challenge. While companies have made efforts to diversify their talent pools, studies have shown that women and Black employees are underrepresented in technical positions. The benefits of more diverse work forces have been well documented, but progress has been halting and often disappointing even with the best of intentions. While there are no easy fixes, a series of practices is emerging that are showing signs of success in addressing the diversity gap, giving companies an opportunity to rethink how companies approach their talent strategy, according to McKinsey's Kathryn Kuhn, Eric Lamarre, Chris Perkins, and Suman Thareja. In a new article, they lay out seven practices to help find and keep diverse tech talent. Give it a read to learn how to break through on this critical topic.  Mining for tech-talent gold: Seven ways to find and keep diverse talent A wealth of diverse tech talent is available, if companies expand their approach to hiring them. Build a diverse talent pool   Quote of the day "Changes catalyzed by COVID-19 in how behavioral health is accessed, including increased awareness, reduced stigma, widespread adoption of tele-behavioral health, enhanced insurance coverage, and expanded employer support, will continue to drive growth." —Explore the impact of COVID-19 on behavioral health in "The gathering storm: The affordability challenge of endemic COVID-19" Chart of the day See today's chart   ALSO NEW We're helping build an economy that works for all. 7 in 10 people live in societies with growing inequality. That's why McKinsey is taking action to create a more inclusive economy through our work with clients, and in local communities. See how we're helping  How carbon markets can help Malaysia achieve its climate targets Malaysia has the opportunity to not just meet its climate targets but also support the world through additional sequestration. Acting now to scale carbon markets could help. Get new climate insights   Using advanced analytics to improve performance in customs agencies Machine learning and other analytics tools can improve fraud detection and strategic workforce planning, among other potential benefits. Learn more   Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to the Daily Read newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007