Diversify Tech's Employer Edition #130

The Hidden Cost of Ghost Jobs: Why Posting Unreal Roles Damages Culture and Credibility

Fixing Fairness: Turning DEI into Real Change

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The Hidden Cost of Ghost Jobs: Why Posting Unreal Roles Damages Culture and Credibility
Michele Herlein talks about how ghost jobs can have real consequences for employer brand, culture, and the trust employees place in HR.

Starting from Scratch: How to Build an HR Team at a Startup
Kate Noel and Josh Reeves discuss how leaders can help employees find success in their roles and conquer new skills, along with the importance of business values.

How to Lead When Employees Are Worried About Job Security
The American Psychological Association’s 2025 Work in America survey reports that job insecurity is significantly increasing stress levels for more than 54% of U.S. workers. Dina Denham Smith suggests addressing it without offering over-reassurances can help relieve some of the pressure.

Audit Your Recruiting Automation Emails: 4 Must Haves
Candidates put a lot of time and effort into their applications. They deserve better than ghosting. Kat Kibben shares four musts to thoughtful email automation.

Fixing Fairness: Turning DEI into Real Change
Lily Zheng shares strategies to move from performative allyship to measurable, lasting progress.

Tech demands ICE out of our cities.

If you agree, sign and spread the word: ICEout.tech

Avery Bross, a fellow software engineer, has become homeless and lost his car. Please donate if you are able to.

Ahmed Alzalan, a web developer from Palestine, was able to escape. However, his extend family is in Gaza and are struggling. Please donate if you can.

Angel Flores, Intern, No preference
Computer Science student at the University of Dayton with hands on experience in Python, SQL, and web development. I build projects that focus on software fundamentals while developing a strong foundation in cloud systems, data workflows, and DevOps concepts

Carlos Ortega, Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Data Analysis, No Location Preference
I’m a full-stack software engineer with a strong backend focus, experienced in building and scaling service-oriented systems on AWS. I’ve worked at Amazon and early-stage startups designing API-driven services, event-based pipelines, and cloud-native applications using Java, Python, Go, and TypeScript.

Chinazo Onwukaike, Fullstack Software Engineer, Remote
Product-minded mid-level fullstack software engineer focused on turning manual, ops-heavy workflows into scalable, self-serve systems. Recent work includes building customer dashboards, automation pipelines, and AI-assisted tools that scaled usage from <2k to 20k+ daily users.

Erhuvwu Odjegba, Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst (anything software or cybersecurity related), Remote, New York, NY, DC, Chicago, Houston, New Jersey
I'm Erhuvwu, a senior pursuing a Bachelor's in Technology in Application Software Development at Alfred State College.

Jasmyne Jean-Remy, Software Engineer, NYC, DMV, Bay area
Software Engineer with 3 years of experience working in consulting, primary coding experience in Python, and data engineering areas

Kathrine Welyczko, Software Engineer, Remote
I’m a senior software engineer with over five years of experience building user-focused web applications. I specialize in frontend and full-stack development using JavaScript, React, and modern web technologies, and I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship reliable, maintainable features.

Kelsi Flatland, Software Engineer, Remote or SF Bay Area
Backend-leaning software engineer; adaptable and curious problem-solver; former astronomer and science educator.

Kimberly Caraway, Software Engineer, Remote
I am a seasoned full-stack engineer with over a decade of experience driving technical innovation at high-growth companies like Shopify, Calendly, and Nationwide. I specialize in Ruby on Rails, Elixir, and Python, with a strong secondary focus on React, Vue.js, and Golang.

Kyle Greene, Software Engineer, No Location preference, I am open
Experienced Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong passion for designing and optimizing high-performance web applications. Skilled in Java, JavaScript, and C#/.NET, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and provide leadership in driving project success.

Nathan Lutterman, Software Engineeer, Portland, OR; Remote
I've worked on a variety of products from integrating SAP ERP software with e-commerce solutions to distributed systems managing hundreds of thousands of cloud-managed networking appliances.

Rahul Sihara, Software Engineer, No preference
9 years of proven experience in software development, backend systems, and IT operations. My work at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) involved leading the development of enterprise applications, managing large-scale SQL backends, and delivering critical software solutions in high-stakes environments.

Yudelia Estevez, Creative Director, New York, Remote, Los Angeles
Creative Director with 15+ years of global experience leading brand, digital, and integrated campaigns across web, social, email, and print. I translate complex ideas into simple, high-impact visual systems and executive-ready narratives, partnering cross-functionally to deliver work that elevates brand clarity, consistency, and growth.

Mehr Qayyum, Statistician, Chicago
Possesses 15 years in data-driven problem-solving, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and evaluating impact with a ‘Secret’ Clearance. Strengths include machine learning, political economy research, technical writing, and matrixed communication. Applies Python and SQL for ETL to perform modeling, experiments and A/B testing. Specializes in Natural Language Processing to inform AI.

Olesia Mironenko, Junior Data Engineer, Remote, NJ, NY
I love solving real-world problems with code and turning raw data into meaningful insights.I specialize in Python, SQL, and building simple, user-focused web projects. I'm currently exploring full-stack development and data engineering.

Keylon Johnson, IT, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Remote
IT support professional experienced in troubleshooting systems, managing devices, and assisting users with technical issues. Known for clear communication, quick problem-solving, and adaptability.

Richard Ellis, DevOps Engineer, Remote
Senior Solutions, Cloud, and DevOps Engineer with a strong foundation in QA. Experienced across AWS and GCP, with broad technical exposure and a proven ability to solve complex problems efficiently and pragmatically.

Mohamed Abdalla, Cloud Support, Remote/hybrid
I bring strong ownership, cross-team communication, and data-driven problem-solving skills, paired with hands-on experience using AWS services like EC2, S3, VPC, Linux, and Systems Manager. I’m seeking a cloud role where I can grow fast and contribute reliably.

Jerther Chase, Technical Support or Engineering, Remote
I build support systems that scale. Over the past decade, I've led remote teams, resolved complex enterprise escalations (SSO, API integrations, Azure AD, Okta), and partnered cross-functionally to turn support into a strategic advantage.

Jessica Collins, GRC Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Internal Audit, Policy, Remote, Dallas, Florida, California, Denver
My name is Jessica Collins, a recent graduate with great passion for Cybersecurity. Through academic work, home projects, and Forage job simulations, I developed skills that will help me grow within my career. I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge and contribute to a great team.

Thomas Reynolds, Legal, Washington, DC, USA
With over a decade of private sector legal representation in trade law and litigation in Big Law and boutique law firms, Tom was appointed by the Biden-Harris Administration to become the Executive Secretary of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.