#17 Inclusion and Diversity at Work w/ Franklin Reed, Director of Inclusion & Diversity at Teksystems Victorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch

Franklin Reed (@franklintreed) is the driving force behind the inclusion and diversity strategy for TEKsystems, an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services and real-world application. He has a deep passion for inclusion and diversity, he partners closely with TEKsystems’ corporate executives and business leaders to develop an enterprise strategy and initiatives that align to organizational priorities that impact our people and business.

In this episode, Franklin talks to us about his role and career in the tech industry, and how he found himself a driving force in inclusion and diversity for his company, TEKsystems. He discusses the importance of being heard, and how diversity helps companies succeed.

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1:28 Franklin Reed’s Role as TitleDirector of Inclusion & Diversity

4:50 Why inclusion and having your voice heard matters

7:04 Franklin Reed’s journey

9:05 Benefits of diversity

12:12 Addressing conscious bias in real time

15:48 Inclusion and diversity in hiring

18:33 Diversity in the tech industry

22:01 Franklin Reed’s vision

24:53 Becoming an ally for inclusion and diversity