Could it be that digital technology is accelerating diversity? The answer is a resounding yes! This is what young entrepreneurs, supported by the Diversidays association, defended, who presented their technological solutions with a positive impact: facilitating and securing the delivery of medicines to patients’ homes (O’do’Lib), fighting against food waste (Fullsoon), facilitate mobility. for disabled people (Veebya), relieve emergency room congestion (H24 CARE) or take effective action against school bullying (KidShare), etc.
Diversity is a driver of innovation and a proven success factor for all organizations. “Without diversity we cannot be innovative“, said Corinna of BilbaoPresident of Microsoft France, “we must accept and celebrate difference“. So how can we encourage diversity in Tech companies? According to Belén Alomarproduct manager at Mal: ”We need to change our recruiting habits and develop a reflex to look for people where we wouldn’t necessarily go naturally.”. This implies a very firm commitment from management: “Diversity is a serious subject and the company must make it a priority. It’s important to be willing to make clear commitments and have uncomfortable conversations. But we saw it with more women, our team got better,” says Marcel van LooEY Western Europe Regional Associate Director for Financial Services.
