More and more women are joining the tech industry every day. Companies, no longer comfortable with the status quo, begin to realize the great benefits of having a diverse workforce, and start to provide equal opportunities to people of all walks of life. I love hearing stories about diversity changing company culture and even improving the bottom line. It shows us the workforce is evolving and women are playing an essential part in this process. I recently read a Deloitte article that predicted that by the end of 2022, the tech industry will reach an all-time high of 33% female representation.
This is a pivotal and exciting time for women in tech, a historically male-dominated industry. However, there are many remaining obstacles women face in the workforce. Luckily, with the proper resources and guidance, organizations can empower women with the skill sets needed to overcome challenges and lead successful careers. One such tool is mentorship.
A mentor is someone who usually has either a similar profession or background and who can offer their wisdom and share their experience with the mentee to help conquer obstacles and make important career choices. The right mentor can even be a door opener and a long-term point of reference to confide in during the journey.
The impact of mentorship on career satisfaction is striking: 40% of women cite lack of mentorship as one of the biggest challenges in the tech industry, alongside a lack of female role models and opportunities for advancement.
As the Chief of Staff and SVP of Business Operations at Acronis, I am proud to see firsthand the role mentorship plays in inspiring and educating women in the tech industry. We have officially launched our own mentorship program, with already 50+ mentees involved across the world.
Continue reading: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/why-providing-mentorship-programs-and-growth-opportunities-to-women-in-technology-should-be-every-organizations-priority/
This is a pivotal and exciting time for women in tech, a historically male-dominated industry. However, there are many remaining obstacles women face in the workforce. Luckily, with the proper resources and guidance, organizations can empower women with the skill sets needed to overcome challenges and lead successful careers. One such tool is mentorship.
A mentor is someone who usually has either a similar profession or background and who can offer their wisdom and share their experience with the mentee to help conquer obstacles and make important career choices. The right mentor can even be a door opener and a long-term point of reference to confide in during the journey.
The impact of mentorship on career satisfaction is striking: 40% of women cite lack of mentorship as one of the biggest challenges in the tech industry, alongside a lack of female role models and opportunities for advancement.
As the Chief of Staff and SVP of Business Operations at Acronis, I am proud to see firsthand the role mentorship plays in inspiring and educating women in the tech industry. We have officially launched our own mentorship program, with already 50+ mentees involved across the world.
Continue reading: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/why-providing-mentorship-programs-and-growth-opportunities-to-women-in-technology-should-be-every-organizations-priority/
