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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

AndrƩ Petry, CEO & Co-Founder of Tacto
AndrƩ Petry, CEO & Co-Founder of Tacto
" Diversity is fueling innovation by enlightening blindspots. At Tacto we deeply believe that we make better decisions and build better products when considering a multitude of perspectives.
Our founder team is stereotypical for the German tech scene: Three white males from TUM. To me that is a shortcoming that we proactively address by committing to providing equal opportunities for everyone and supporting talent in all kinds of shapes & forms. "

šŸŒŸ Why it matters

With a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences, our business stands to benefit from a wider spectrum of creativity and perspectives. We are sure - having a diverse workplace in which different voices are heard and accepted encourages our tacto employees to actively engage in their work environment.

More than that studies have shown that diverse companies are more likely to make better decisions, have higher employee satisfaction and foster more creative teams than their less diverse counterparts.

Here are some of the key statistical takeaways, as per a study conducted by Glassdoor:

  • Ethnically diverse and inclusive companies areĀ 33%Ā more successful
  • 1.7Ā times more likely to become innovation leaders in their field
  • Have better odds of attracting top talent, asĀ 67%Ā of job seekers care about diversity and inclusion

šŸ’œ Our approach

Measure what matters.

Technology and Data is deeply rooted in the tacto DNA. Therefore we use our strength and leverage data to measure, prioritise, and hold ourselves accountable for our efforts and impact.

Inclusion is a team effort.

We provide learning opportunities to enable and activate our teamā€™s awareness, allyship principles, andĀ advocacy.

Embrace everyone for who they are.

To create and lead a diverse workplace where every voice is heard, the tacto culture is based on psychological safety as well as the power of vulnerability.

Go the extra mile where it's necessary.

To ensure everyone can unfold her/his potential when working at tacto we e.g. banned job requirements from job postings or establish personal need-adjusted development programs.

šŸ“š Edyoucate yourself, too!

Here are a few resources we found useful on our journey to diversity:

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Books:
  • Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline-Criado-Perez
  • Broad Band: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the Internet by Claire Evans
  • Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
  • Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers by Lois P. Frankel PhD
  • Exit Racism by Tupoca Ogette
  • Wir kƶnnen mehr sein - die Macht der Vielfalt by Aminata TourĆ©
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Podcasts & Videos:
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We are always happy to receive feedback and are keen to learn on our journey to diversity. Feel free to drop a message to carla.schell@tacto.ai any time!