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The Case for Change

The Case for Change

Dallas Region statistics shed light on the state of diversity in the tech workforce.

9%

Hispanic Employees in Tech

27%

Women in Tech

12%

Black Employees in Tech

30%

Asian Employees in Tech

Source: CBRE 2021 Scoring Tech Talent Report – U.S. Census (Metro), IPUMS, and CBRE Research, May 2021

Diversity at Work in Dallas

Accenture conducted a study with Dallas Region employers that sheds light on opportunities to incorporate in hiring strategies.

Accenture’s Dallas Region study found employees from underrepresented groups reported their skills most utilized in customer support roles rather than technical or strategic roles. As you increase hiring at your firm, consider equitable representation.

White employees in the Dallas Region are more likely to work in roles that deliver strategy and digital solutions

Male employees in the Dallas Region are more likely to work in roles that deliver strategy and digital solutions

Source: Accenture Research 

While Black and Hispanic employees  represent 24% of our sample, they are  overwhelmingly more likely to use their customer service skills than technical

83%

Dallas Region employers say hiring tech talent is a top priority

72%

Dallas Region employers say they have difficulty finding the right tech talent

67%

Dallas Region executives say they are losing talent to startup or digital native companies

The high demand for tech talent and perceived scarcity suggest need for remote options and critical evaluation of skill requirements to compete. Use the Tools & Resources section to jump start your search for top talent.

Source: Accenture Research 

Myths Debunked

We challenge the status quo by presenting facts that set the record straight.

Contrary to some perceptions, the tech talent pool is becoming more diverse, not less. Data show that there are more black and Hispanic individuals majoring in computer science and engineering than are currently represented in tech jobs (NYT). The opportunity lies in rethinking what hiring looks like for an organization. Historically, employers are looking in the same pools for their talent, instead of meeting the talent where they are (Black Tech Symposium, Forbes). Interviews with partners indicate when employers do begin to look outside their traditional channels, they often look for a transactional relationship with a pipeline partner or HBCU, when in reality the best results come from a true partnership: with both the employer and talent provider sharing resources and a continuous conversation about what is working and what isn’t. The business case is overwhelming, as companies in the top-quartile for workforce diversity are 33% more likely to financially outperform their less diverse counterparts. (HBR) Diverse tech talent exists and is more than ready to perform; employers must be willing to look beyond their traditional talent pools to secure diverse employees. Use the Tools & Resources section to jump start your search for top talent.

Sources:
• Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2018/12/18/5-reasons-why-the-pipeline-problem-is-just-a-myth/?sh=6410e383227a
• HBR: https://hbr.org/2019/12/why-isnt-your-organization-isnt-hiring-diverse-talent
• NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/26/upshot/dont-blame-recruiting-pipeline-for-lack-of-diversity-in-tech.html

A truly inclusive job description focuses on skills and leading organizations critically assess and refresh assumptions of what makes talent successful in their organization. While that may include a bachelor’s degree, many jobs may not. Dallas college administrators and business leaders agree: Old job requirements prevent companies from accessing all the best talent. Automatic bachelor’s degrees or GPA minimums as requirements for all tech jobs exempt highly qualified talent. Studies by the Kingsley Leadership Institute show that only 12% of those surveyed at the C-suite level think grades are an important consideration when hiring new employees. (HR Dive) In our interviews, Dallas workforce development partners and educational institutions encouraged employers to raise their standards and rethink their job descriptions to focus on skills and a holistic view of the candidate, not a list of criteria. Many Dallas DEI Leaders are taking an internal look to examine unconscious biases in their hiring practices. (DEI Leaders Connect) This simple shift in thinking enables hiring to not only increases efficacy, but also inclusion. By focusing on skills-based job descriptions, organizations can ensure they find the right person for the job, rather than the right list of qualifications that may not correlate to success.

Sources:
• HR Dive: https://www.hrdive.com/news/should-employers-care-about-gpa-anymore/528430/

Talent acquisition is one of many critical steps to creating thriving, diverse organizations. Leading employers recognize the need for change within the organizational systems: culture, processes, incentives, and more. Without doing so, a DEI Leader at the latest DEI Leaders Connect likened it to “planting beautiful flowers in toxic soil;” this results in retention challenges and restarts costly acquisition and development cycles. Visit the Case Studies section to discover what works and key learnings from Dallas employers.

With increased competition and higher expectations from millennial and Gen Z customers and employees, organizations can’t afford to fail to hire and develop diverse talent. Dallas has solidified itself as a major tech employment hub with one of the largest tech labor pools in the country (ranking 8th in tech-degree completions). However, with more organizations accepting remote work as the norm, competition for local talent has only increased. This compounded with an increasingly diverse customer base in the United States creates a financial imperative to recruit and retain diverse talent to compete. An Accenture study showed that compared to Dallas employees, Dallas executives are four times more likely to agree that their company’s workforce reflects the diversity of their customers and twice as likely to agree that their company has the ethnic and racial diversity necessary to design customer experiences to their ethnically and racially diverse customers. The gap widens dramatically when compared to the results from Gen Z and younger millennials, the most ethnically and racially diverse generation. This disconnect between executives and employees poses a financial risk to companies who do not reflect the customers they aim to serve.

Sources:
• Accenture Study & Pew Research

Representation across levels and departments can greatly increase equity in the organization. Accenture’s study on Dallas employers revealed that people from underrepresented groups are more likely to hold customer service and transactional roles than technical and strategic roles. Focusing on skills over education can help organizations expand their pool of qualified talent. For more insights from Dallas employer visit the Case Studies section.

DIVERSITY IN TECH HIRING TOOLKIT HOME



Fortune 1000

RankCompanyCity
9McKessonIrving
32AT&TDallas
51Energy TransferDallas
59CaterpillarIrving
86American Airlines GroupFort Worth
120D.R. HortonArlington
137HF SinclairDallas
138CBRE GroupDallas
159Southwest AirlinesDallas
160Charles SchwabWestlake
195Tenet HealthcareDallas
198Kimberly-ClarkIrving
234Texas InstrumentsDallas
240Builders FirstSourceDallas
249Jacobs SolutionsDallas
265FluorIrving
283VistraIrving
291AECOMDallas
368Yum China HoldingsPlano
369CelaneseIrving
438Commercial MetalsIrving
511EnLink MidstreamDallas
523Darling IngredientsIrving
568Frontier CommunicationsDallas
587Primoris ServicesDallas
607Globe LifeMcKinney
624GameStopGrapevine
627ComericaDallas
645Lennox InternationalRichardson
648Nexstar Media GroupIrving
703FlowserveIrving
710Atmos EnergyDallas
727ATIDallas
731Brinker InternationalDallas
747Upbound GroupPlano
765CopartDallas
774AMN Healthcare ServicesDallas
788Sallie BeautyDenton
837Range ResourcesFort Worth
839Match GroupDallas
860FirstCash HoldingsFort Worth
882Cinemark HoldingsPlano
891Trinity IndustriesDallas
909SabreSouthlake
930Matador ResourcesDallas
971ProFrac HoldingWillow Park
981Encore WireMcKinney
 




Incredible City Atmosphere

Name: Monica Navarro

City: Frisco

Neighborhood: The Arbors at Willow Bay

Company/Title: Hilti, Senior Manager

When did you move here? Where from? 
May 2015, from Tulsa, Oklahoma

Where else have you lived?
Leon, Mexico (born and raised), LA, San Diego, Aliso Viego, CA, Tulsa

What made you decide to Say Yes to Dallas?
There are many reasons why my husband and I jumped at the opportunity to move to the Dallas area when our company headquarters relocated to Plano. Affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, great schools and universities, a diverse population, and a variety of entertainment options are among some of the reasons. We also love the great restaurants, from local farm-to-table concepts to international ethnic cuisine. We enjoy the local breweries, parks, manageable traffic, plus two major airports that provide easy connections to the rest of the world.

How did you choose which part of town to live in?
Proximity to work, a great school district, new homes, and neighborhood safety were our main criteria.

Tell us about your city/neighborhood. What do you like best? What makes it different?
Everything we need is within 15 minutes driving. I’m close to my favorite grocery stores, and there are a lot of restaurants and things to do close by McKinney, Plano and Allen are really close. We are not far from the main airports, Downtown Dallas museums and Dallas restaurants.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to move here?
My husband and I love the fact that downtown Dallas is not far from our home in Frisco and our office in Plano. We love the amazing museums like the DMA and Perot Museum, just to name two. The Dallas Aquarium has a great variety of sea life. Our company hosted an employee event there recently and watching the families and children enjoy the space was very nice. Also, the arboretum is beautiful, and it always changing with seasonal decorations. We’re now DFW sports fans. The Star, Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, is just five minutes from work and it’s much more than just a practice facility. The atmosphere incredible, and it has a new hotel and restaurants. Of course, the drive to Cowboys Stadium in Arlington is not bad – what a fun activity!

What is your passion, and how does Dallas help fulfill it?
I love arts and crafts and working out. Dallas is a great city to be in because you have access to various conventions, materials, trade shows, etc. As far as working out, I have everything from hiking to aerial yoga – its awesome.

Tell us about the work environment here.
Our offices are in North Plano (Legacy East) and the area is unique and dynamic. The amount of amazing, employee-friendly offices is outstanding. We have an award-winning design by Gensler Architects with everyone having sit-to-stand desks, chill-out areas and healthy in-house food options. Being at Legacy, it’s fun to get out and walk to the amazing variety of restaurants and shops. Right across the Dallas North Tollway, the new Legacy West has even more amazing stores, apartments, boutiques and the largest food court in North America (which my colleagues and I are working our way through).

What is your favorite restaurant in your neighborhood?
It’s hard to pick just one. Here are some of my favorites:

Thai – Simply Thai; Pizza – Fireside Pies; Italian – Crudo; Ramen – Habani; Mexican – El Come Taco; Indian – Paradise Biryani. And I can’t forget to mention In-N-Out Burgers.

How do you interact with your community?
I volunteer at Meal on Wheels, Children‘s Hospital, and a local food bank. It is a great opportunity to give back to the community, while paying back for everything you have. My employer gives everyone two days off per year to volunteer in the community, which is a great way to explore what type of community involvement appeals to you.

Do you travel often? Easier or harder to do here?
For business, having the options of Dallas Love Field and DFW Airport makes travelling easy. For pleasure, we like to hit the road.  While Texas is a massive state, we’ve enjoyed experiencing Austin, Houston and San Antonio, which are all less than a few hours away.

Photo Credit: Michael Samples 




To Frisco, from France!

Name: Sophie Sertier–Guillemeau

City: Frisco

Company/Title: Legends- The Star Frisco, Catering Manager

When did you move here? From where?
October 2015, from Paris, France

Where else have you lived?
I lived in Australia for a year.

What made you decide to Say Yes to Dallas?
My husband was relocated to Plano for a new job opportunity with his company, Hilti North America.

How did you choose where to live in the Dallas Region?
We were looking for a place with shops and things to do close to my husband’s company. Frisco is a nice area with activities and nice people. It’s a growing area, allowing us to always try new things and explore the city. Lucky me — I found a job on the corner of my street.

Where do you go and what do you do on the weekends or days off?
We find a nice place to eat like Bonnie Ruth’s or 5th Street Cafe. We also enjoy a good beer and listening to local music at the Frisco Rail Yard. 

What is your favorite restaurant?
Bonnie Ruth’s

Favorite festival/event?
I enjoy country concerts at Toyota Stadium.

Where do you like to shop?
Stonebriar Mall

Where do you feel you are nearest to your “tribe” in the Dallas Region?
Nerdvana Coffee shop is a nice area to relax and play games with friends.

Do you travel often? Easier or harder to do here?
Yes, we travel outside of Texas several times per month. The central location of Dallas provides easy access to all of the big cities in the U.S.

Photo Credit: Michael Samples




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Use these resources as your personal guide when talking with candidates and employees prior to moving or shortly upon arrival to the Dallas Region from another country.

  • DFW MAP | The Dallas Region is home to some of the most livable cities in America. When deciding where to live, the sky is the limit. To help you understand living opportunities in the Dallas Region, communities are grouped into 12 distinct areas. Quick Links: DFW Map
  • POPULATION | The Dallas Region’s population of 7.5 million is larger than the combined populations of Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming!  We are the fourth largest metro area behind New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, but we have the lowest cost of living. Quick Links: DemographicsPeopleCost of Living Calculator
  • DIVERSITY | People of all backgrounds and interests will find a welcoming place in the Dallas Region. Quick Links: Demographics
  • AFFORDABILITY | The Dallas Region is one of the most affordable in the country for individuals. There is no state income tax in Texas. A typical middle management home is 223 square meters, has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, and costs as much as 50 percent less than other major U.S. metro areas. Quick Links: Cost of Living Calculator
  • WEATHER | The average year-round temperature is 76 degrees Fahrenheit (24 Celsius), and the Dallas Region has more than 230 sunny days a year. Quick Links: Parks & Outdoors
  • GETTING AROUND | Our highway infrastructure is conducive to an easy commute. Quick Links: Highways | Drive Times | Public Transportation
  • TRAVEL | DFW International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in the nation, located midway between Dallas and Fort Worth with 1,850 daily flights, seven runways on 26.9 square miles (17,207 acres) property. Texas Central Railway is developing the first high-speed rail line in the United States, which will connect Dallas and Houston. Quick Links: Taking Flight
  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | The Dallas Arts District is nearly 70 acres – the largest urban arts district in the United States. Quick Links: Arts
  • SPORTS | Baseball. Basketball. Football. Hockey. Soccer. Whatever your passion, Dallas has a winning professional team to cheer on (and if you prefer a professional team from elsewhere, that’s cool, too, because chances are that team will be in town in the future). Quick Links:  Sports
  • SAFETY | The Dallas Region offers many safe and secure communities that are a great environment for families. Quick Links: Dallas Regional Map  | Family
  • INTERNATIONAL ESSENTIALS GUIDE | Newcomers are looking for a Dallas expert, someone to navigate the options when moving to the Dallas Region from an international country. Say Yes to Dallas provides an International Essentials Guide to help your candidates navigate a move to the Dallas Region. Quick Links: International Essentials Guide
  • 12-WEEK MOVING CHECKLIST | There are countless details to consider when your expat is preparing for an international assignment. This printable, 12-week moving checklist from Altair Global highlights important action items an expat will need to complete before departing to a new host location. Quick Links: Download Moving Check List
  • U.S. DESTINATION TIPS | Your expat will need to get established in the Dallas Region. This printable U.S. Destination Tips from Altair Global highlights all the important action items an expat needs to complete upon arrival in the Dallas Region. Quick Links: Download Destination Tips
  • SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN) | Upon arrival in the U.S., a valid work visa will be required to apply, in person, for a social security number.
  • TIMELINE FOR SSN | Individuals may apply within 5-10 business days after final arrival. This timeline may vary depending on location. Once your expat has applied, it takes typically about 2 weeks to receive the social security card in the mail. A marriage certificate is required for the accompanying spouse. If the marriage certificate is not in English, your expat will either have to leave a copy with the Social Security Administration office to translate (which may take up to a month) or obtain a translation of the form from the country of origin’s embassy in advance and submit this along with the original certificate when applying.
  • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SSN | A list of required documents is below. A birth certificate is not a required document. However, rules can vary by location and taking an original birth certificate and letter of employment is recommended. Spouses only need the first three documents.
      1. Passport
      2. Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
      3. Original copy of marriage certificate
      4. Work Visa
      5. Any other documents received by U.S. Immigration
  • OBTAINING A U.S. DRIVER’S LICENSE (Adults 18 and Older) | New Texas residents can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver’s license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or qualifying country for up to 90 days after moving to Texas.
  • U.S. DRIVER’S LICENSE RECIPROCITY | Texas has license issuance reciprocity with France, Germany, South Korea, and Taiwan only. Expats who have a valid, unexpired driver’s license from one of these countries is not required to take the knowledge or skills exams if the out-of-country driver’s license is surrendered. However, if your expat does not wish to surrender the out-of-country driver’s license, all required exams must be taken and passed. The reciprocity only applies to passenger vehicles, not commercial vehicles or motorcycles. Foreign licenses not in English or Spanish will need to have a translation service or consulate translation prior to arriving. This translation requirement also applies for marriage licenses. An international newcomer with a driver’s license from any country other than the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, South Korea, or Taiwan must take and pass both the knowledge and skills exams.
  • TIMELINE |  A new Texas resident can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver’s license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province, or qualifying country for up to 90 days after moving to Texas. An expat must wait until receiving a Social Security number and card before applying for or testing for a U.S. license. Prior to the end of the 90-day grace period, a new Texas resident must apply for a Texas license in person at any driver’s license office to continue to drive legally. When applying for the new Texas license, the individual must surrender any unexpired U.S. state, U.S. territory, or out-of-country driver’s license.
  • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Two forms of identification are required when applying for a U.S. driver’s license. A passport (including the I-94 card) must be accompanied by the newly obtained Social Security card.
  • QUICK LINKS | Expats can visit Texas Department of Public Safety  or call (512) 424-2600 for more information on obtaining a U.S. driver’s license in Texas. For more information on general reciprocal driving provisions, please review the Driving Privilege Reciprocity page.
  • PURCHASING OR LEASING AN AUTOMOBILE | ExpatRide provides assistance with car purchases or leases for new and used cars to individuals and businesses without a U.S. credit history. Competitively priced insurance can also be obtained for new or used cars. No U.S. driver’s license is needed to set up insurance coverage.
  • PURCHASING AN AUTOMOBILE TIMELINE | The process can begin before or after a move to the U.S.; 7-9 days from application approval to delivery of automobile.
  • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AN AUTOMOBILE | A U.S. driver’s license may or may not be required in your state. However, the following documents are required in order to apply:
      1. Copy of passport with photo and work visa
      2. Copy of valid driver’s license
      3. Letter of employment stating salary, term, and allowance
      4. A Social Security number and card are required to register a vehicle and take possession.
  • OBTAINING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE | Insurance costs vary state by state, city by city, and zip code by zip code. In order to get a quotation for automobile insurance, a description of the car and the address of permanent housing is needed. If the home country automobile insurance provider will issue a safe driver certificate, individuals can bring the document and may be eligible for a lower insurance rate
  • OBTAINING RENTER’S INSURANCE | Insurance can also be purchased through the same company that provides automobile insurance. Renter’s insurance is strongly recommended (and may be required by the lease for the new property). This type of insurance protects individuals from loss or damage to personal effects. More importantly, it provides liability insurance for accidents to others that might occur on property.
  • AUTOMOBILE QUICK LINKS | Visit ExpatRide for more information on purchasing or leasing an automobile. Other resources to purchase an automobile include Edmunds and Carmax. Visit American International Group (AIG) for additional information on obtaining renter’s or automobile insurance.
  • OPENING U.S. BANK ACCOUNTS | U.S. banks and credit unions offer many financial services, checking/savings accounts, credit/debit cards, online bill pay, loans, insurance, and financial planning. Look for the acronym “FDIC” to be displayed to ensure the bank is insured. FDIC is short for Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, an independent agency created by the United States that insures up to $250,000 per depositor per bank and consumer protection is at the core of its mission.
  • TIMELINE TO OPEN U.S. BANK ACCOUNTS | Opening a bank account is one of the first major tasks that can be accomplished upon arrival into the U.S. Accompanied assistance to set up a local bank account takes an average of two hours.
  • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO OPEN U.S. BANK ACCOUNTS | The documents and information typically required to open an account with a U.S. bank are:
      1. Two forms of photo identification such as a passport, visa, and/or employment ID
      2. Social Security number (some banks do not require a social security number)
      3. Local mailing address (a local business address may suffice). Once permanent/temporary residence is established, an expat will need to update this information with the bank.
      4. Letter of employment
      5. Cash for initial deposit (ranges from $25-$500 depending on type of account being requested)
      6. Some financial institutions may have additional criteria.
  • OPENING U.S. CREDIT CARDS | If interested in opening a credit card in the U.S. without having a credit history, an expat can check with his/her bank to determine if the bank can issue a credit card against money that has been deposited into the account. An individual can make monthly payments on the card to help establish credit history in the U.S. If interested in opening a bank account prior to arrival to the U.S. or applying for a credit card without having credit history in the U.S., Altair partners with HSBC who can assist your employees with these processes.
  • ARRANGING AND CONTRACTING FOR UTILITIES IN THE U.S. | “Utilities” describe the services provided by the electric, gas, television, cable, satellite, internet, and telephone companies. Some utility companies may require that a deposit be paid prior to establishing service. If a deposit is required, the customer service department representative will provide the amount due and how payment must be made. Some deposits may seem unusually high, but the collection of deposits is standard in the U.S. for anyone without a U.S. credit history. Any required deposit will most likely be refunded in its entirety after a period of time (typically one year or less).
  • UTILITY QUICK LINKS | Visit AT&T and Verizon for television, internet, cellular, and telephone. Visit Power to Choose for electricity and Atmos Energy for gas utilities in Texas.
  • TIMELINE TO ARRANGE UTILITIES | Each utility company has its own timeline and waiting period. Contact utility companies directly as soon as all required documents have been obtained.
  • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO ARRANGE UTILITIES |  Recording or service representative may state that a Social Security number and/or a U.S. state driver’s license are required to set up utilities. For an expat who has not yet obtained these documents, the individual can inquire if a passport can be used in lieu of these standard forms of identification. When requesting service, an international newcomer will typically need to provide the following information:
      1. Social Security number and/or passport number
      2. Address of residence and a daytime telephone number
  • OBTAINING CELLULAR SERVICE | Cellular service is difficult to obtain without a U.S. credit history. While a contract may be possible, the provider will likely charge anyone without a U.S. credit history a high deposit to be paid before establishing service. To avoid high deposits, an expat can purchase a prepaid or pay-as-you-go phone. Several cellular phone providers offer prepaid plans allowing cellular phone service without a contractual agreement. Most prepaid plans offer international long distance plans. This type of service requires the user to purchase additional minutes on an as-needed basis.