The tech industry, despite being a leader in the world of work, is lagging behind on gender equality, with women still underrepresented and underpaid compared to their male counterparts. The COVID-19 pandemic has further stalled women's progression, with millions leaving the workforce since the beginning of 2020, whether due to layoffs or taking on responsibilities like household and caregiving. As women's place in tech became cloudier, many considered downshifting their careers, or leaving the workforce entirely.
Today, women make up approximately 47% of the U.S. workforce, but hold less than one-third of leadership positions in tech, a low level of representation that predates the pandemic. Although it's not yet clear how the past two years will affect women in corporate America - and more specifically the tech industry - moving forward, it's clear the crisis is far from over. While there are no quick fixes, there are steps women can take to expand the roster of female leaders in tech.
To understand this, I connected with Christy Wyatt, President and CEO of Absolute Software, on her experience climbing the tech ladder to reach the C-suite. She shares valuable advice for how women can regain lost ground and shrink the gender gap that has plagued the industry for years.
Continue reading: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/4-leadership-strategies-to-help-women-advance-in-tech-industry.html
Today, women make up approximately 47% of the U.S. workforce, but hold less than one-third of leadership positions in tech, a low level of representation that predates the pandemic. Although it's not yet clear how the past two years will affect women in corporate America - and more specifically the tech industry - moving forward, it's clear the crisis is far from over. While there are no quick fixes, there are steps women can take to expand the roster of female leaders in tech.
To understand this, I connected with Christy Wyatt, President and CEO of Absolute Software, on her experience climbing the tech ladder to reach the C-suite. She shares valuable advice for how women can regain lost ground and shrink the gender gap that has plagued the industry for years.
Continue reading: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/4-leadership-strategies-to-help-women-advance-in-tech-industry.html
