Company
Date Published
Author
DeepL Team
Word count
1091
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

DeepL's Roots and Routes employee resource group (ERG) is hosting Mosaic Fest, an event that celebrates cultural diversity through activities like cultural showcases, storytelling, food, music, and panel discussions, fostering a deeper understanding and connection among employees. Co-leads Emilia Gomis and Carolina Alarcón, who bring diverse backgrounds from France, Senegal, Bissau-Guinea, and Colombia, emphasize the importance of ethnic representation and cultural inclusion in the workplace. They highlight how the ERG, part of DeepL's BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) program, provides a safe space for employees to share experiences and engage in dialogue to promote inclusivity. Mosaic Fest is designed to enhance empathy and belonging by immersing participants in cultural experiences that go beyond words, ultimately creating a more welcoming environment for individuals from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Both Emilia and Carolina are driven by personal experiences of exclusion and underrepresentation, which fuel their commitment to advocating for diversity and inclusion professionally.