Bloomberg Equality: Startup Canva Focused on Gender Diversity

The video discusses Canva's commitment to gender diversity and equality in the workplace. It highlights initiatives like providing superannuation during parental leave, subsidized childcare, and partnerships with organizations like PROJECT F to promote gender balance. The cultural importance of these initiatives is emphasized, particularly in attracting and retaining talent. Challenges in increasing female representation in engineering are addressed, with strategies like training and development. The video concludes by stressing the importance of sustaining diversity initiatives, even amid economic challenges, as a means to thrive and mirror a diverse customer base.

What is one of the unique actions Canva is taking to support gender diversity?

• Offering free gym memberships

• Providing superannuation during parental leave

• Giving extra vacation days

• Offering free meals

How does Canva aim to support working families?

• By offering free transportation

• By giving bonuses for family events

• By providing fully subsidized childcare during school holidays

• By offering remote work options

What challenge does Canva face in increasing female representation in engineering?

• Lack of interest from women

• Not enough female engineers in the talent pool

• High competition from other companies

• Insufficient training programs

Why is diversity and inclusion crucial for Canva's success?

• It allows for more product variations

• It helps in reducing costs

• It attracts and retains the best employees

• It increases the company's market value

How does a diverse workforce benefit Canva's product development?

• By reducing development time

• By creating a more inclusive product

• By lowering production costs

• By increasing the number of products