Woke Hiring Won't Save Us - An Actionable Approach to Diversity Hiring and Retention

Explore an actionable approach to diversity hiring and retention in this 22-minute Black Hat conference talk by Rebecca Lynch. Examine the systemic issues behind low matriculation and retention rates for women in information security and engineering. Discover why diversity hiring alone fails to address underlying problems, and learn strategies to create a more inclusive workplace. Investigate the pipeline problem, implicit bias, stereotype threat, and the importance of mentorship and sponsorship. Gain insights into effective methods for reducing unfairness and improving retention of underrepresented groups in STEM fields.