P A C T People and Culture in Tech Newsletter #1

Tech Talent North

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Welcome to our first edition of P | A | C | T!  Your bi-weekly newsletter about People And Culture in Tech!  I’ll be sharing exclusive interviews on topics affecting you and your teams, in addition to compiling tactical tips, hot news stories, and my favourite content from other leading publications, books, and podcasts.

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Erin Roddie
Editor, P | A | C | T
Conference Director, Tech Talent North

Closing the Pay Parity Gap Top of Mind for HR Tech Professionals in 2021

HR professionals working in the tech sector have spent the last year navigating pandemic-driven challenges, and now a new recruitment challenge is surfacing. Leslie Collin, CPHR, VP People & Culture at Unbounce, explains how closing the pay parity gap will ensure competitive recruitment for your company.

Leslie Collin, CPHR, VP People & Culture at Unbounce reveals what tech sector HR professionals need to know for 2021.
  • How the pandemic has made hiring exceptional tech talent way more challenging.
  • Why shrinking the pay parity gap should be your most important priority of 2021.
  • Know the most important first step toward closing the pay parity gap.
  • Find out who’s done it best and how they did it.
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Bersin: Why elevating equity is the challenge of the decade for HR
by Josh Bersin
HRExecutive.com


How to Identify — and Fix — Pay Inequality at Your Company
by Amii Barnard-Bahn
Harvard Business Review


2021 Resolutions For Increasing Inclusion: Ethnicity Pay Gap Day
by Nancy Doyle
Forbes

The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work

Writer Jodi-Ann Burey outlines steps toward exposing privilege and achieving true equity on the job -- and implores those in leadership positions to accept responsibility for change.

Calm Meditation app is offering free one-year memberships for HR Professionals!

Employees need HR leaders now more than ever. But who’s taking care of HR? We’d like to help—with a year’s free Calm membership. Designed to empower you with self-care tools to support resilience and mental wellness. 

4 steps to ensure DEI is a movement, not just a moment
by Meisha-ann Martin
HR Dive

How culture can empower the next generation of female leaders
by Tammy Perkins
Human Resource Executive

How business leaders can expand corporate diversity programs
by Priscilla Hammonds
SmartBrief

Changemakers: Canada faces serious challenges, but these leaders show that solutions are possible
by Rosemary Counter & Katie Underwood
Globe & Mail

Work From Home Has the Power to Advance Equality—or Set It Backby Rebecca Greenfield
Bloomberg Businessweek


?️ 2020 Diversity in Tech Dashboard Report

? Self-Care Guide for HR Professionals by Calm Business

? Pay up for Progress free toolkit (and opportunity to make a pledge) with Unbounce

? CURO’s Pay Equity Audit and Remediation Handbook

??‍?‍?? Driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Progress with Virtual Recruiting: Get your free eBook from Brazen

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