Facebook Sets New Diversity Goals

Facebook aims to double its female workforce globally and increase diversity in the US by 2024. Maxine Williams, Facebook's Global Chief Diversity Officer, discusses the importance of setting goals to drive change, the challenges faced, and the strategies employed to achieve these goals. The focus is on increasing diversity in technical roles and addressing pipeline issues. Williams emphasizes that diversity leads to better decision-making and product outcomes, despite the challenges and criticisms Facebook faces.

What is one of the main goals Facebook has set for its workforce by 2024?

• To have 50% of its US workforce from underrepresented groups

• To double the number of Asian employees

• To have 50% of its global workforce be women

• To eliminate all forms of bias in the workplace

According to Maxine Williams, what is crucial for driving change in diversity?

• Implementing secret innovative plans

• Hiring more managers

• Setting clear goals

• Reducing the number of employees

What is one of the challenges Facebook faces in achieving gender parity?

• Lack of interest from women

• Bias in the workplace

• Too many male employees

• Insufficient funding

What percentage of technical roles at Facebook are held by women?

• 50%

• 23%

• 15%

• 5%

What is a significant barrier to achieving 50% women in technical roles?

• Insufficient training programs

• High turnover rates

• Pipeline problem

• Lack of interest in technology

How does Facebook believe diversity impacts product decisions?

• It slows down the process

• It leads to better solutions

• It has no impact

• It complicates decision-making

Why is Facebook willing to take criticism for its diversity goals?

• To avoid legal issues

• To achieve excellence

• To gain media attention

• To compete with other companies