Dive Brief:
Tech organizations have long grappled with cultural issues that hurt diversity and inclusion. When it comes to the key drivers of workplace satisfaction for women, companies have a lot of room for improvement.
Continue reading: https://www.ciodive.com/news/women-in-tech-skillsoft-report/610884/
- Pay inequities, lack of work-life balance and unequal opportunities in the workplace are the biggest challenges for women pursuing careers in tech, according to Skillsoft's 2021 Women in Tech report. The company surveyed 1,100 women tech professionals in the U.S., UK, Canada and France.
- The majority of respondents (55%) agreed companies could encourage more women to enter the IT field by offering professional development and training opportunities, followed closely by providing child care (47%).
- Professional development or training opportunities are very or extremely important to 86% of tech workers surveyed.
Tech organizations have long grappled with cultural issues that hurt diversity and inclusion. When it comes to the key drivers of workplace satisfaction for women, companies have a lot of room for improvement.
Continue reading: https://www.ciodive.com/news/women-in-tech-skillsoft-report/610884/
