The world is diverse.
It makes sense
to build a team
that is diverse
also.
But that isn’t
as simple
as merely hiring someone
and walking away.
Because,
speaking as someone
who has been
the only female
on teams,
in roles,
in companies,
being the first
and/or the only
brings with it
huge challenges.
The managers
sincere about making changes
also built in
extra support for me.
They mentored me more.
They asked about
the environment.
They LISTENED to
my comments.
They looked out for me.
Astrophysicist
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
shares
“A lack of mentoring,
a lack of representation,
a lack of support
really translates into
people feeling unwelcome
in the field
and
like people like them
aren’t supposed
to be there.
And, eventually,
it’s emotionally grueling
for a lot of people
and
so
they walk away.”
Becoming a diverse company
doesn’t end
with hiring.
Build in support
for those new hires.