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Inclusive Conversations: The Great Resignation Roundtable

Laura Wilkinson
9 months ago

Fueled by the pandemic, the recent wave of employee turnover known as “The Great Resignation” has caused a major shortage of employees throughout the economy.

Technology companies have received more than their share of the instability, with 72% of tech/IT workers thinking of changing jobs or exploring other opportunities in the next 12 months, compared to 55% for other careers in the U.S., according to a 2021 survey of 1,200 tech employees by Talent LMS and Workable.

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The Great Resignation Roundtable

Becca Kilian
9 months ago

According to a new Pew Research Center survey, a majority of workers who quit their job in 2021 left because of low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feelings of disrespect at work. This Harris Poll survey showed how many Americans have started to confront systemic racial injustice for the first time, contributing to what’s …

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Closing the Gap: A Conversation Between HBCU Presidents and Silicon Valley Executives

Becca Kilian
11 months ago

On Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 9:30 AM PST / 12:30 PM EST the first in a series of groundbreaking conversations between HBCU Presidents and Silicon Valley Executives will take place. Closing the Gap: A Peer-to-Peer Conversation between HBCU Presidents and Silicon Valley Executives will feature the President of Morehouse College, David A. Thomas, Ph.D., …

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SVLG Presents a Guide for Building Diverse Organizations

Becca Kilian
1 year ago

On Thursday, January 13th, 2021, from 11:00am – 12:00pm PST, SVLG’s Racial Justice and Equity Team will kick off 2022 with a peer-to-peer conversation about corporate diversity. The event will highlight a resource developed by several distinguished members of Stanford Business School (GSB) Class of 1994, Racial Equity Playbook — a tool designed to help corporations make meaningful changes to …

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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Bolsters Early-Stage Startups, Future of Innovation Economy with Introduction of Its New Launch Circuit Initiative — Dedicated Innovation Network Will Build Bridges Between Established SVLG Member Companies and Next-Generation Entrepreneurs

Laura Wilkinson
1 year ago

San Jose, CA (Nov. 30, 2021) — The Silicon Valley Leadership Group today unveiled its new Launch Circuit Initiative, a startup support network in which a dynamic and diverse selection of founders will gain access to training, networks, events, access to capital, and mentoring curated to propel them toward success. SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas emphasized the importance of supporting entrepreneurs in a highly competitive business environment.

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Women & People of Color

Laura Wilkinson
1 year ago

Garine Ferejian-Mayo, Chief Commercial Officer of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, shared inspiring words as she encouraged attendees to proactively advance their careers in an intimate virtual roundtable discussion hosted by SVLG on Tuesday.

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Racial Equity Across Organizations Roundtable

Becca Kilian
1 year ago

This past year, communities, nonprofits, and policymakers have joined the global movement for racial justice. With racial equity at the forefront of our national conversation, the public and private sectors have addressed inequalities and expanded opportunities for justice-impacted individuals. Various cities, organizations, and sectors are reimagining how they can maximize productivity while advancing and advocating …

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Inclusive Procurement, Diverse Supply Chains, Many Movements

Becca Kilian
2 years ago

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Racial Justice and Equity (RJE) Committee is holding a special Town Hall focused on maximizing vendor diversity in Silicon Valley and beyond. Convening private and public sector heads of procurement, small business advocates, and community leaders, the Inclusive Procurement, Diverse Supply Chains, Many Movements Town Hall will feature the various …

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Taking the Steps to Innovate Corporate Culture & Activate Change

Laura Wilkinson
2 years ago

The gravity and importance of serving as the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s first Vice President of Racial Justice & Equity is not lost on me. During a time that beckons for real social progress in our companies and communities, the first 90 days of my new job saw our members drive significant legislative advocacy and …

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Game Changers 2020 Essay Series: What can We Achieve When Great Minds Don’t Think Alike?

Laura Wilkinson
3 years ago

What can We Achieve When Great Minds Don’t Think Alike? Embracing People’s Native Genius As leaders in today’s transformative age, we must get more done with what often feels like not enough in talent, time, or treasure. As Liz Wiseman shares in her book, “Multipliers,” extraordinary results can come from embracing people’s native genius – …

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