In the world of work, and particularly within the technology industry, women have long experienced a number of challenges, from the battle for equal pay to breaking the ‘glass ceiling’, being represented in senior roles, returning after maternity leave and more
In line with this year’s International Women’s Day theme #breakthebias, fifteen women working in the technology sector have shared their experiences and learnings, in the hopes of creating workplaces free of bias, stigma and barriers for women.
The challenges for working women
“International Women’s Day serves as a reminder that gender equality in the workplace is essential for building a better future” says EJ Cay, Vice President, UK and Ireland at Genesys. “We must create workplaces for women that ensure their careers are not strewn with obstacles.”
Without a doubt, there are obstacles and challenges that disproportionately affect women. Some, like the gender pay gap, have been longstanding, while others have been exacerbated by the pandemic. For example, Cecilia LeJeune, Pluralsight Author and Design Strategist says, “during the pandemic, many women were considering quitting their job due to the lack of business flexibility, child-rearing and household responsibilities, and stress.”
Continue reading: https://technative.io/fifteen-women-in-technology-share-their-experiences-of-the-working-world/
In line with this year’s International Women’s Day theme #breakthebias, fifteen women working in the technology sector have shared their experiences and learnings, in the hopes of creating workplaces free of bias, stigma and barriers for women.
The challenges for working women
“International Women’s Day serves as a reminder that gender equality in the workplace is essential for building a better future” says EJ Cay, Vice President, UK and Ireland at Genesys. “We must create workplaces for women that ensure their careers are not strewn with obstacles.”
Without a doubt, there are obstacles and challenges that disproportionately affect women. Some, like the gender pay gap, have been longstanding, while others have been exacerbated by the pandemic. For example, Cecilia LeJeune, Pluralsight Author and Design Strategist says, “during the pandemic, many women were considering quitting their job due to the lack of business flexibility, child-rearing and household responsibilities, and stress.”
Continue reading: https://technative.io/fifteen-women-in-technology-share-their-experiences-of-the-working-world/
