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Kathleen Martin
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To people who are not into the technology sector, everyone in technology is a “techie”, but the definition of this word for an insider is much different. To them, a “techie” is a person who can write code. What does this have to do with women in technology? While some rightfully argue that there aren’t many people in technology, the reality is, women are present in the tech world but not as techies. In contrast, all the top men in the tech world have software engineering backgrounds, including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Robin Li.
This is where the difference lies. Employers are not as quick to hire female coders as male coders. Technology is an interesting and rapidly growing sector. Gender aside, everyone wants to be a part of the tech community and contribute to innovations. Not just as coders, technology contains a lot of important tasks to be done and women should be given a fair chance to showcase their skills. Expertise in online business models, digital marketing, e-commerce, new media, social media strategy, gadgets, and IT infrastructure are all essential functions of the tech industry.
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and HP’s Meg Whitman are inspiring women leaders of the tech world, but is that where the tech world draws the line? Sure there are other roles where women can have an opportunity to work, right? There are two possible solutions for a future that is inclusive of women in tech. First, the management. An easy way for organizations to encourage more women into tech and STEM fields is by hiring female management who can set examples. Having women in leadership and managerial roles doesn’t just invite more workforce, but also puts a different viewpoint on the table in crucial business discussions. Secondly, women need to strengthen their corporate portfolios.
Continue reading: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/revolution-and-evolution-its-about-time-women-have-their-place-in-the-tech-world/
This is where the difference lies. Employers are not as quick to hire female coders as male coders. Technology is an interesting and rapidly growing sector. Gender aside, everyone wants to be a part of the tech community and contribute to innovations. Not just as coders, technology contains a lot of important tasks to be done and women should be given a fair chance to showcase their skills. Expertise in online business models, digital marketing, e-commerce, new media, social media strategy, gadgets, and IT infrastructure are all essential functions of the tech industry.
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and HP’s Meg Whitman are inspiring women leaders of the tech world, but is that where the tech world draws the line? Sure there are other roles where women can have an opportunity to work, right? There are two possible solutions for a future that is inclusive of women in tech. First, the management. An easy way for organizations to encourage more women into tech and STEM fields is by hiring female management who can set examples. Having women in leadership and managerial roles doesn’t just invite more workforce, but also puts a different viewpoint on the table in crucial business discussions. Secondly, women need to strengthen their corporate portfolios.
Continue reading: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/revolution-and-evolution-its-about-time-women-have-their-place-in-the-tech-world/
