Diversity and Inclusion for Emerging Leaders
There has never been a greater time to speak and act upon diversity and inclusion. The global atmosphere is getting tense and it is becoming increasingly impossible for humans to co-live or co-work together. Whereas the majority of interventions on diversity and inclusion have been fixated on mending external factors i.e behaviour and numbers, we have failed […]
International Women’s Day 2022
Happy International Women’s Day! In the age of a Covid19 which has impacted a significant number of women in terms of career and life. We at BlackInTech Berlin are excited to celebrate women by putting a spotlight on some of the BIPOC women shaping the Berlin tech industry. Research indicates that only 3% – 7% […]
Why Build a Diverse Sourcing Platform?
For empowerment Our mission is to enable companies to engage, attract, and hire minority candidates across Europe. As a community-oriented platform, we are committed to empowering minority professionals with career advice that will help them navigate their journey, whether it be in Berlin, Lisbon, or Amsterdam. Though a JOB is the means to an end […]
How to Talk About Race at Work
A good place to start a difficult conversation is to acknowledge its difficulty and validate the other person’s feelings. Whether it’s shock, sadness, anger, confusion or shared discomfort, it needs to be acknowledged. Don’t lean on your minority colleagues instead of offering them much-needed space to process. Avoid asking your colleagues of color for their […]
Germany’s Top Black Voices in Tech and Non-Tech 2021
Germany is beaming with incredible Black talent and Leadership. Not only are we proud of the leaders we are featuring in this series, but we also want to shine a light on the amazing work they are doing on the ground to make Germany more Diverse, Inclusive, and equal. One of the main selection criteria […]
What Happened at The Euro Cup and How Leaders Can Champion Racialised Team Members
After being defeated by Italy in the Euro Cup final Sunday night, three Black football players for England were subjected to virulent racism. It had been more than half a century since the team had come this close to winning and for every player, the loss was a major heartbreak. But the pain of coming […]
Searching For Your Next Role? Here’s How to Vet Employers
In today’s job market, it’s not enough for companies to simply boast about their inclusive hiring practices and diverse workplaces. Oftentimes, when employees from minority groups arrive for their first day, they’ll find that less is being done to address the lack of inclusion, equity, and belonging. Finding the right fit can be a full-time […]
Addressing discrimination in the workplace: 3 simple steps for building an inclusive environment
Most employers will tell you that they seek to have an inclusive environment for their employees, customers and visitors to the workplace. However, despite what are often good intentions, most workplaces still fall short. It might be that those facing discrimination feel like they have no one to turn to for help or support, or […]