There’s no question that the gender gap in the technology industry continues to be a significant and extensively discussed topic. While females make up almost half, or 47%, of the U.S. workforce, females in tech hold less than 28% of the leadership positions. Yet data suggests that companies with female leadership fare far better, so what can be done to encourage more women to join the technology industry, and what is discouraging them?
As the world continues to adjust to the Covid-19 pandemic’s shifting new norm, tech companies and employees on all fronts have been spread thin. Burnout has become less of a popular term to use and more of a reality. On the bright side, many companies have learned what’s of the utmost importance throughout the pandemic—to help their employees avoid burnout—and to more recently help support working mothers succeed in their roles. Multiple surveys show that mothers have taken on more responsibility during the pandemic due to constant lockdowns and closures of daycare centers. According to a WIA Report, “Compared to 14% of men, 44% of women reported being the only one in the household providing care.”
Now more than ever, tech companies must support women to keep their roles rather than quit them due to hurdles like family pressure, as women tend to support more diversity and inclusion initiatives, as well as mentor their teams, in comparison to their counterparts in their roles, creating a better culture and work environment for all. Recognizing women’s contributions to the tech workforce and recognizing what they need to succeed will ultimately make companies and their employees as a whole the winners.
Continue reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/03/17/why-tech-still-needs-more-female-leaders/?sh=419642057c8f
As the world continues to adjust to the Covid-19 pandemic’s shifting new norm, tech companies and employees on all fronts have been spread thin. Burnout has become less of a popular term to use and more of a reality. On the bright side, many companies have learned what’s of the utmost importance throughout the pandemic—to help their employees avoid burnout—and to more recently help support working mothers succeed in their roles. Multiple surveys show that mothers have taken on more responsibility during the pandemic due to constant lockdowns and closures of daycare centers. According to a WIA Report, “Compared to 14% of men, 44% of women reported being the only one in the household providing care.”
Now more than ever, tech companies must support women to keep their roles rather than quit them due to hurdles like family pressure, as women tend to support more diversity and inclusion initiatives, as well as mentor their teams, in comparison to their counterparts in their roles, creating a better culture and work environment for all. Recognizing women’s contributions to the tech workforce and recognizing what they need to succeed will ultimately make companies and their employees as a whole the winners.
Continue reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/03/17/why-tech-still-needs-more-female-leaders/?sh=419642057c8f
