Riviera Partners deeply values diversity, and it is always an important part of the discussion when we approach recruiting.
When discussing diversity in recruiting, recognizing and understanding the realistic baseline of the potential candidate population is critical to informing the search strategy.
TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY TALENT POOL DEMONSTRATES STRUCTURAL CHALLENGES
15%
Only 15% of executives in tech are women*
3%
Only 3% of software engineering degrees are awarded to people who identify as latinx*
1%
Only 1% of software engineering degrees are awarded to people who identify as black or African American*
DRIVING PROGRESS
It has been proven that diversity in the workforce drives value creation – and we ensure each search has this as a foundational priority of our approach.
Mapping all the search criteria for our clients ensures that we present the best candidate pool possible. This includes skills, cultural aspects, and diversity considerations
Lauren McNamara
Director, Partnerships & Business Development
OUR RECENT PLACEMENT TRENDS BEAT THE STATUS QUO
WE PLACE
20%
MORE WOMEN
than the current industry make up
Alia Rehman
Director, Europe
MORE THAN
40%
of our placements are women or professionals of color