'Head of Diversity' role high in demand within Tech

The lack of diversity in Tech has been a sore spot for the industry all year.

The Apple Chief HR Officer said that ‘diversity can’t be changed overnight.’ And initiatives such as Facebooks trailing of the ‘Rooney Rule’ have helped push the issue to the forefront of company’s minds.

Companies such as AutoDesk, Airbnb, and Dropbox have all recently advertised for the positons focussed on diversity. The positions were Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Head of Diversity & Belonging, and Head of Diversity respectively.

Airbnb’s job advert said:  "We are looking to find someone who is creative enough to help Airbnb become an authentically diverse and inclusive company and community by bringing our ‘Belong Anywhere’ mission to life in our offices, on our platform, and beyond. In order to achieve these goals, we must be fearless and relentless."