Breaking the bias
Changing Workplace Culture: Key to Reducing Bias, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion - Insights from IO Interactive's Executive Technical Producer at Game Habitat, DevHub Malmö
“In order to reduce bias in the workplace, we must focus on changing the culture as a whole.”
Culture change key to reducing workplace bias
Cristina comes from a career in computer science and has worked many years in the tech industry. As a programmer, She has first-hand experience of the gender imbalance that persists. “I think role models matter. I felt lucky to have a strong and inspiring woman as my first manager”, Cristina says, who herself has acted as a mentor for several years. It is not uncommon for mentorship programs to be one of the keystones that moves individuals early on in organizations. When managed correctly, mentorships can provide a powerful tool in supporting grads and younger hires – especially when they first start out.