Hartford Welcomes WomenHack to Build Diverse Tech Teams
Clarus Commerce (now ebbo) made history by hosting Hartfords first WomenHack event, bringing together talented female technologists with employers committed to building diverse teams.
As the company shared: “The WomenHack event at Clarus Commerce was a great success. We spent time meeting female IT professionals and interviewed them during the Speed Dating portion of the evening. This positively shaped our candidate pools for open IT positions, and the conversations promoted greater gender diversity in our IT talent pipeline.”
Why Clarus Commerce Invested in WomenHack
Although Clarus overall employee population is 57% female, they recognized the need to attract and hire more female talent specifically in technology roles. The company understands that participating in events like WomenHack brings companies closer to narrowing the gender gap in IT.
“Its important to dedicate recruitment efforts around equality in the workplace and implement strategies to target women in technology,” the company noted in their diversity commitment statement.
Event Format and Results
The February 5th event featured WomenHacks signature format:
- Networking opportunities with fellow tech professionals
- Speed Dating style interviews with multiple employers
- Direct access to hiring managers and recruiters
- Casual environment encouraging authentic conversations
Building Pipelines for the Future
The conversations at the event did more than fill immediate openings—they helped Clarus Commerce build relationships with talented women who could be future team members. This long-term pipeline approach is a key benefit of diversity recruiting events.
“We look forward to future opportunities to embrace and celebrate women in tech as we continue to value diversity of all kinds,” the company stated.
Bringing WomenHack to Your City
WomenHack events are expanding to new cities regularly. Like Clarus Commerce discovered, hosting or participating in these events is a powerful way to demonstrate commitment to diversity while accessing exceptional talent.
Ready to host WomenHack in your city? Connect with our team to explore partnership opportunities.