Our Values

This message outlines the core principles of Hacking the Workforce for all our stakeholders, including corporate partners. We believe that following these principles will help create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We envision a tech industry where everyone feels empowered and represented, from interns to CEOs.

Our aim is to ensure a safe and welcoming environment, especially for underrepresented groups, so they feel they belong and have equal opportunities. We respect everyone and do not tolerate discrimination. True inclusion means supporting everyone in organizations and the larger community.

We are dedicated to building more secure spaces - both online and offline.

We prioritize safe and private community spaces and respect our members' privacy; we will not share personal or sensitive information with outsiders or disclose private conversations.

We stand by our code of conduct and are dedicated to enforcing it at both in-person events and online. If someone violates the code, we will take appropriate action. The code will continue to evolve as we seek input from the Hacking the Workforce community.

We encourage companies to proactively support, engage, and listen to their employees, staying mindful of how business decisions may impact employee safety and wellbeing. In cases where companies fail to initiate these conversations, and employees voice concerns privately or publicly, we expect companies to address these concerns seriously and facilitate dialogue with senior leadership.

We support our corporate partners in creating safe and inclusive workplaces for their employees. We believe that communication, education, and action are key to this effort. We actively work with our supporters on their diversity and inclusion journeys to ensure that their workplaces:

  • Have strong anti-discrimination policies and inclusive benefits

  • Promote a culture of respect and teamwork through training and awareness

  • Support employee resource groups for underrepresented communities

  • Offer flexible work policies that meet different needs

  • Collaborate with local organizations that help underrepresented groups