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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Jun 12, 2024

Diversity Matters: ÖBB’s Innovative Approach and why we need Queer Thinking in IT

Nina Strempfl , Georg Mayer

Can authentic inclusion improve software quality? See how the Austrian Federal Railways attracts top tech talent. Discover why queer thinking drives agile innovation and resilient engineering.

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#1 about 8 min

Introducing company context and assessing workforce demographics

Background on the enterprise structure and the scale of its aging workforce.

#2 about 7 min

Driving digital and agile transformation within older enterprises

How establishing agile teams and reducing hierarchy modernizes historical enterprise structures.

#3 about 5 min

Implementing diversity initiatives to combat workforce retirement gaps

Targeting underrepresented demographic groups fills widening talent gaps caused by retirements.

#4 about 7 min

Establishing and scaling an internal LGBTQ+ rainbow network

Creating dedicated support groups builds a safe corporate culture that retains diverse talent.

#5 about 7 min

Leveraging queer thinking for better IT problem solving

How marginalized experiences foster empathy and unconventional approaches to technical challenges.

#6 about 3 min

Measuring the effectiveness of enterprise diversity and inclusion efforts

Tracking quantitative quotas alongside observable market improvements evaluates the impact of inclusion programs.

#7 about 3 min

Demonstrating authentic diversity to avoid corporate pinkwashing backlash

Systemic operational changes and sustained leadership buy-in validate genuine diversity over surface-level marketing.

#8 about 4 min

Integrating employee network feedback into corporate branding activities

Highlighting real employees and adopting small visible symbols normalizes internal diversity.

#9 about 3 min

Addressing internal resistance during major corporate cultural transformations

Patient communication and clear explanations of purpose overcome employee fear toward new policies.

#10 about 2 min

Protecting employees through clear anti-discrimination policies and processes

Establishing helplines and zero-tolerance mandates provides structural safety for marginalized staff.

#11 about 4 min

Reflecting on impactful moments within corporate employee networks

Visible representation and active community building transform skeptical hires into engaged corporate advocates.

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