tara robertson

tara robertson
diversity, equity + inclusion
	Names: respect, inclusion and belonging
Diversity, equity and inclusion is not about just revising HR policies and processes to be more inclusive and equitable, it’s a lens that you need to view everything through. For product organizations it’s a key lens to look at the product and customer experience.  I’ve been thinking about personal names and how those are a … Continue reading Names: respect, inclusion and belonging
	Thought leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion you should know
I can’t think of any company, country, or industry that has diversity, equity and inclusion all figured out–it’s an emergent space where we’re all learning how to do better. We can always learn from the people leading the work and from the research. I am sharing this list of nine thought leaders who I admire. … Continue reading Thought leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion you should know
	Diversity Equity and Inclusion workshops and courses that I’m excited about
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a growing business. There are numerous DEI tech startups, DEI companies, DEI consultants and DEI certifications. I’ve been underwhelmed by the certifications offered by academic institutions as they are overly theoretical and don’t seem to equip learners with practical skills to do DEI work. Here are some trainings and … Continue reading Diversity Equity and Inclusion workshops and courses that I’m excited about
	Glassdoor’s D&I ratings: What does 4.6 out of 5 even mean?
Today I learned that Glassdoor recently added diversity and inclusion metrics to their company rankings. My first reaction was excitement–this could drive accountability and increase transparency on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We know that many many people care about DEI in an employer’s brand, so this seems like useful functionality for candidates researching potential companies. … Continue reading Glassdoor’s D&I ratings: What does 4.6 out of 5 even mean?
	Some diversity and inclusion best practices in hiring
After 3 years leading Diversity and Inclusion at Mozilla I’m looking for my next job: Director or Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at a tech company that’s hungry to make systemic change. At Mozilla one of my key partnerships was with our Talent Acquisition team to debias our hiring process and improve the candidate … Continue reading Some diversity and inclusion best practices in hiring
	Looking back, looking forward: end of year reflection and goal setting
My winter holiday is coming to an end. I love that I have no idea what day of the week it is, that my new uniform is yoga pants and a hoodie, and I’ve had time to catch up with people I love. After so much rest (and cheese) I’m getting antsy to get back … Continue reading Looking back, looking forward: end of year reflection and goal setting
	visual representation matters
Recently I read an article on CBC about a project by Nicole Hill from Six Nations of the Grand River to create modern stock photos of Indigenous people because they couldn’t find representations of people like them to promote development projects. There’s been a bunch of awesome photo projects where people have created their own … Continue reading visual representation matters
	Ally is a verb, not a noun
Jeremy Dutcher‘s music is so beautiful and powerful. The way he talks about hearing his ancestors singing and laughing on archival recordings moves me in a deep way that I have a difficult time explaining with words. His Juno acceptance speech for best Indigenous Music Album was badass: he thanked his family and team, he … Continue reading Ally is a verb, not a noun
	blah, blah, blah: diversity and inclusion, the code4lib edition
Being asked to keynote code4lib was a literal dream come true for me. I shared some of the diversity and inclusion work we’re doing at Mozilla, called out whiteness and racism in libraries and shared some personal stuff. This wasn’t the first time I’ve cried while giving a talk, but this was the first time … Continue reading blah, blah, blah: diversity and inclusion, the code4lib edition
	blah blah blah: diversity and inclusion
It was such an honour to be invited to speak at National Digital Forum in Wellington. This was the biggest talk I’ve ever done and it’s the first talk I’ve done on the diversity and inclusion. I surprised myself by how emotional I got at the end and it couldn’t have been a safer place … Continue reading blah blah blah: diversity and inclusion