Slack—Slack published transparent diversity reports and maintained active DEI programs including salary audits
Slack published detailed diversity reports with EEO-1 filings, conducted third-party salary equity audits, and maintained active ERGs (Earthtones, Abilities, Out). The company partnered with Year Up for workforce training (87.5% intern-to-FT conversion rate), Code2040 for Black and Latinx technologists, and the Transgender Law Center. However, 2020 data showed declining representation: women in management fell from 50.2% to 46.1%, and Black employees represented only 4.5% of workforce.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEI Programs | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Gender Equity | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.443 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (medium ×1) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Slack published 2020 diversity report showing active DEI programs alongside declining diversity metrics
Slack's 2020 diversity report showed 44.9% women overall, third-party salary audits, active ERGs, Year Up partnership (87.5% intern conversion), and Code2040 partnership. However, it also showed declining representation: women in management fell from 50.2% to 46.1%, Black employees at 4.5%, and the company acknowledged declining underrepresented minority numbers.