Leading tech companies, including Google, Facebook and Uber, have said they are trying to improve hiring and working conditions for women. The Google employee’s memo, which gained attention online over the weekend, begins by saying that only honest discussion will address a lack of equity. Google, like other tech companies, has far fewer women than men in technology and leadership positions. But, as the employee’s memo shows, not everyone at Google is happy with this. Memo from Danielle Brown, Google’s vice president of diversity, integrity and governanceAffirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion—and healthy debateGooglers,I’m Danielle, Google’s brand new VP of Diversity, Integrity & Governance.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 07, 2017 12:27 UTC