In this conversation, Helen and Ebony from AutoTrader discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives. They talk about AutoTrader's diversity and inclusion journey, including their focus on gender imbalance and the collection of diversity data. They also highlight the need for the Diverse Talent Accelerator Programme, which aims to nurture high-potential diverse talent and create a diverse pipeline of future leaders. Ebony shares her personal experience of the programme and how it helped her overcome challenges and reflect on her career.

Takeaways

• AutoTrader has been on a diversity and inclusion journey, starting with a focus on gender imbalance, and expanding to other areas.
• Collecting diversity data is important for understanding representation and employee sentiment.
• The Diverse Talent Accelerator Programme at AutoTrader aims to accelerate high-potential diverse talent and create a diverse pipeline of future leaders.
• Topics covered include confidence, resilience, and authentic leadership.
• Participants have reported positive outcomes, including promotions and changes in roles.

More about the podcast:

Reframe Women in Tech is on a mission to make personal development accessible to all. In this podcast, host and founder of Reframe Women in Tech Conferences, Beckie Taylor, will chat with the women in tech community to reframe the narrative around women in technology. She'll be shattering stereotypes, challenging biases and amplifying the voices of amazing women in the industry.

You might be a woman navigating the tech world, searching for your next role; or a forward-thinking company eager to create a better environment for your employees.

Whoever you are, our podcast has something for you. So, join us on this incredible journey as we dive into the diverse and dynamic world of tech.

Together, let's Reframe It.

Links:

Helen Robinson https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-robinson-498734103/

Ebony Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebony-giblin-116ab936/

Beckie Taylor linkedin.com/in/beckie-taylor-92840712

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