Every day, we see more women taking a seat at the table in the positions and sectors that have previously been dominated by men.
This progress is welcome, but there’s still a long way to go. This is particularly the case in technology and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) industries, with studies showing that only 35% of STEM students in higher education globally were women before the pandemic hit.
While this is concerning for the overarching picture of bringing greater inclusivity to the tech sector, arguably the most alarming repercussion is that women, who make up 50% of the workforce, are missing out on high-growth, high paid careers in the growing digital economy. As hiring in the computer and information technology fields has faster projected growth between 2020 and 2030 than all other fields, the implication is that people who would make a valuable contribution to the industry are not joining the sector.
So, why are we seeing fewer women move into, and stay, in the tech sector, and what solutions are available?
Continue reading: https://www.information-age.com/how-to-get-more-women-in-tech-and-retain-them-123497596/
This progress is welcome, but there’s still a long way to go. This is particularly the case in technology and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) industries, with studies showing that only 35% of STEM students in higher education globally were women before the pandemic hit.
While this is concerning for the overarching picture of bringing greater inclusivity to the tech sector, arguably the most alarming repercussion is that women, who make up 50% of the workforce, are missing out on high-growth, high paid careers in the growing digital economy. As hiring in the computer and information technology fields has faster projected growth between 2020 and 2030 than all other fields, the implication is that people who would make a valuable contribution to the industry are not joining the sector.
So, why are we seeing fewer women move into, and stay, in the tech sector, and what solutions are available?
Continue reading: https://www.information-age.com/how-to-get-more-women-in-tech-and-retain-them-123497596/
