Riviera Partners deeply values diversity, and it is always an important part of the discussion when we approach recruiting.

When discussing diversity in recruiting, recognizing and understanding the realistic baseline of the potential candidate population is critical to informing the search strategy.

TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY TALENT POOL DEMONSTRATES STRUCTURAL CHALLENGES

15%

Only 15% of executives in tech are women*

3%

Only 3% of software engineering degrees are awarded to people who identify as latinx*

1%

Only 1% of software engineering degrees are awarded to people who identify as black or African American*

DRIVING PROGRESS

It has been proven that diversity in the workforce drives value creation – and we ensure each search has this as a foundational priority of our approach.

Mapping all the search criteria for our clients ensures that we present the best candidate pool possible. This includes skills, cultural aspects, and diversity considerations

Lauren McNamara

Director, Partnerships & Business Development

OUR RECENT PLACEMENT TRENDS BEAT THE STATUS QUO

WE PLACE

20%

MORE WOMEN
than the current industry make up

Alia Rehman

Director, Europe

MORE THAN

40%

of our placements are women or professionals of color

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