Promoting Diversity in Tech – Bringing Awareness to Unconscious Biases
Unconscious bias is hard to spot, especially in yourself. You don’t know what you don’t know, right? And that’s a problem when some of that is rooted in a bias about other people based on factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, race and physical ability and emerges in ways that shape our viewpoints and decisions. In this article about a talk given by Alicia Scott, senior director of Diversity, Inclusion and Talent at ON Semiconductor, SEMI Blogger Michael Hall offers some insights.
One More Day Left to Register for WE’s Premiere Event! EVEN Better Together Leadership Summit
Women in Electronics’ event: 2021 Even Better Together Leadership Summit: Progressing Cultural Innovation! You can expect a dynamic, live exchange focused on industry-critical topics including the keynote sessions on the economic impact of wellness and hidden bias in the workplace. We look forward to collaborating with industry leaders regarding best practices, implementation, and proven benefits in […]
Scottish Commission calls for just transition to net zero to be made a “national mission”
Scotland’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2045 must be a “national mission with social justice at its heart” according to the Just Transition Commission (JTC), the independent commission set up to advise the Scottish Government on how to manage the move fairly. In its final report published today (23 March), the JTC acknowledges that creating […]
Emissions-cutting trucks and next-gen hydrogen buses closer to hitting the road with £54 million government-led funding
Innovative green projects creating the next generation of electric trucks and hydrogen-powered buses are set to secure nearly 10,000 UK jobs and save millions of tonnes of carbon emissions, thanks to over £54 million funding announced today (22 March) by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. The 3 projects in Cwmbran, Warwickshire and Ballymena will receive more […]
Eaton Acquires Green Motion SA, Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Capabilities
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) announced it has acquired Green Motion SA, a leading designer and manufacturer of electric vehicle charging hardware and related software. Green Motion is based in Switzerland. “Energy transition around the world is rapidly gathering momentum, and Eaton is well positioned to contribute to society and benefit from this […]