Diversity and Inclusion in Tech

The highest rates of innovation come from teams with the widest range of
backgrounds and viewpoints

Diversity and Inclusion in Tech

The highest rates of innovation come from teams with the widest range of backgrounds and viewpoints

Impact understands that creating a diverse workforce will foster an environment of different ideas, perspectives, and innovations. Building a team that flourishes with unique identities, backgrounds, and points of view is important to us. We strive every day to shape a culture focused on empowerment, inclusion, and equity to not only support our employees, but be an example within our industry.

We believe that when we celebrate our differences, we can create a better Impact.

 

Job Opportunities Should Be Available to Anyone Who Can Be Great at Them

At Impact, we know that great ideas come from people who think differently collaborating together. That’s why it’s crucial to not just accept all kinds of people, but seek out diversity and inclusion in tech-centric, strategic, and creative roles: to help everyone grow together with ongoing learning and development. Equality of opportunity isn’t enough — Impact aims for true equity. By embracing all perspectives, our whole company will be a stronger, more interesting, and more exciting place to work. 

Two women sitting in chairs discussing things.

Impact understands that creating a diverse workforce will foster an environment of different ideas, perspectives, and innovations. Building a team that flourishes with unique identities, backgrounds, and points of view is important to us. We strive every day to shape a culture focused on empowerment, inclusion, and equity to not only support our employees, but be an example within our industry.

We believe that when we celebrate our differences, we can create a better Impact. 

Two women sitting in chairs discussing things.

Job Opportunities Should Be Available to Anyone Who Can Be Great at Them  

At Impact, we know that great ideas come from people who think differently collaborating together. That’s why it’s crucial to not just accept all kinds of people, but seek out diversity and inclusion in tech-centric, strategic, and creative roles: to help everyone grow together with ongoing learning and development. Equality of opportunity isn’t enough — Impact aims for true equity. By embracing all perspectives, our whole company will be a stronger, more interesting, and more exciting place to work. 

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
in Tech and in Our Community

From recruitment to community involvement, D&I initiatives need to touch every corner of an organization to be successful.
Here are some of the ones Impact has implemented in ours:

Impact Diversity Committee 

The Impact Diversity Committee consists of Congressman Danny Davis (IL 7th), former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Impact Chief Diversity Officer Bill Jacobs, and Impact’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. They help guide all of our initiatives in this area.

Professional Diversity Network (PDN)

Impact is a proud partner of PDN. It connects employers who are serious about diversity and inclusion in their workforce (in tech or any other field) with job seekers. Through PDN, Impact is able to promote our opportunities to all kinds of historically disadvantaged groups.

Safer Foundation

The Safer Foundation gives people with criminal records the tools, training, and resources to enter the professional workforce. Impact provides resources and insight into the required skillsets to be considered for positions in technology.

Indianapolis Latino Community Development Corporation

The Indianapolis Latino Community Development Corporation operates with the mission of bringing joy to underprivileged children every year at the Santa Comes to Town Event. Impact’s Indianapolis office helps to organize, host, and execute this event every year.

Women at Impact

Women at Impact promotes gendered diversity and inclusion in tech with professional development opportunities, leadership experiences, and a professional network. It helps women advance their careers by creating a community focused on education, empowerment, and inclusion.

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa takes the letters children from less-fortunate households send to Santa, and gives them to adults who can anonymously buy those children the gifts they asked for. Impact participates in this program, and it is always a highlight.

Impact U.

Impact U. works with underserved schools to provide the tools they need to help their students explore, promoting diversity and inclusion in tech education, and gives interested young adults opportunities to work directly with our professionals, learning more about the industry and the technology itself.

See All Opportunities 

Browse through all of Impact’s job openings to find one that’s perfect for you. 

In the News

Impact doesn’t take on “diversity hires” to check a box. At every level of our business, people of all kinds are accomplishing incredible things and advancing in their careers. Take a look at some examples here:

Woman working on a computer

Cynthia Bennett of Impact Networking Recognized as One of CRN’s 2020 Women of the Channel

Impact 3 for 3 Featuring Dewayne Peevy

Impact Networking 3 for 3 Video Series Features DePaul University Icons

Celebrating 100 Years of Harold. Harold Washington with a silhouette of the Chicago Skyline including the Sears/Willis Tower.

Impact Networking Reflects on “Remembering Harold Washington Centennial Celebration”

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in Tech and in Our Community

From recruitment to community involvement, D&I initiatives need to touch every corner of an organization to be successful.

Here are some of the ones Impact has implemented in ours:

Impact Diversity Committee 

The Impact Diversity Committee consists of Congressman Danny Davis (IL 7th), Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Impact Chief Diversity Officer Bill Jacobs, and Impact Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator Brandon Baker. They help guide all of our initiatives in this area.

Professional Diversity Network (PDN)

Impact is a proud partner of PDN. It connects employers who are serious about diversity and inclusion in their workforce (in tech or any other field) with job seekers. Through PDN, Impact is able to promote our opportunities to all kinds of historically disadvantaged groups.

Safer Foundation

The Safer Foundation gives people with criminal records the tools, training, and resources to enter the professional workforce. Impact provides resources and insight into the required skillsets to be considered for positions in technology.

Indianapolis Latino Community Development Corporation

The Indianapolis Latino Community Development Corporation operates with the mission of bringing joy to underprivileged children every year at the Santa Comes to Town Event. Impact’s Indianapolis office helps to organize, host, and execute this event every year.

Women at Impact

Women at Impact promotes gendered diversity and inclusion in tech with professional development opportunities, leadership experiences, and a professional network. It helps women advance their careers by creating a community focused on education, empowerment, and inclusion.

Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa takes the letters children from less-fortunate households send to Santa, and gives them to adults who can anonymously buy those children the gifts they asked for. Impact participates in this program, and it is always a highlight.

Impact U.

Impact U. works with underserved schools to provide the tools they need to help their students explore, promoting diversity and inclusion in tech education, and gives interested young adults opportunities to work directly with our professionals, learning more about the industry and the technology itself.

In the News

Impact doesn’t take on “diversity hires” to check a box. At every level of our business, people of all kinds are accomplishing incredible things and advancing in their careers. Take a look at some examples here:

Woman working on a computer

Cynthia Bennett of Impact Networking Recognized as One of CRN’s 2020 Women of the Channel

Impact 3 for 3 Featuring Dewayne Peevy

Impact Networking 3 for 3 Video Series Features DePaul University Icons

Celebrating 100 Years of Harold. Harold Washington with a silhouette of the Chicago Skyline including the Sears/Willis Tower.

Impact Networking Reflects on “Remembering Harold Washington Centennial Celebration”

Promoting Our Community

Impact is extremely proud of our diverse employees and initiatives, and we look out for opportunities to highlight their contributions.
See a few of them here:

Promoting Our Community

Impact is extremely proud of our diverse employees and initiatives, and we look out for opportunities to highlight their contributions.
See a few of them here:

Moving Forward 

We at Impact understand that diversity and inclusion is an ongoing effort. We are pleased with the steps we have taken so far, but we’re looking forward to further expanding them in the future. True equity will still require a great deal of work to achieve, but we believe that, together, we are more than up to the challenge. 

Moving Forward 

We at Impact understand that diversity and inclusion is an ongoing effort. We are pleased with the steps we have taken so far, but we’re looking forward to further expanding them in the future. True equity will still require a great deal of work to achieve, but we believe that, together, we are more than up to the challenge. 

Join Impact’s Diversifying Workforce!

If you’re interested in being part of a culture of inclusion and empowerment, take a look at our open positions at Impact. No matter your background or current skillset, there’s a place for you in the Impact family!