Managing branding and talent engagement for AWS in the APJC region since October 2017, Singapore-based Teh also conceptualised the first AWS DeepRacer Women’s League in ASEAN and is AWS GetIT’s chief ambassador in Asia.
Teh constantly communicates with industry on collaborations to develop the cloud leaders of tomorrow. She is always keen to discuss with customers, the media, and the community Amazon’s culture of innovation and its mission to be Earth’s most customer-centric company and best employer.
She also speaks on topics related to inclusion and diversity, and how Amazon hires and develops talent and is enthusiastic about the ways technology can be more inclusive, equitable, and flexible for all.
During an interaction with People Matters, Teh talks about the diversity gap within the tech industry and how companies can address the gender imbalance.
What are the major reasons for fewer women in tech even when the tech industry is booming? How has it changed in recent years?
When it comes to entering the tech business, women encounter several challenges. There are structural and cultural barriers, as well as a perceived high learning curve, lack of visible women role models, and difficulty determining where to begin when considering IT career paths.
Studies indicate that the number of women entering STEM-related fields is on par with men, but at managerial positions and higher, this gender representation becomes more disparate. Today, women make up 34% of the IT workforce in India, with a 50:50 gender parity rate in STEM graduates according to 451 Research.
However, while women make up 51% of entry-level recruits, only 25% are in managerial positions, with less than 1% in the C-Suite. This lack of women representation at higher levels makes the tech industry seem male dominated, resulting in less women pursuing a career in the industry.
In recent years, however, companies are consciously hiring women talent and are focusing on building an inclusive work environment to improve women’s representation in senior roles. It is necessary to implement initiatives at all levels of the organization, from leadership to human resources. Business leaders can initiate mentoring programs and assist in preparing women for board roles.
Continue reading: https://www.peoplematters.in/article/diversity/tech-sector-needs-womens-problem-solving-ability-inclusion-culture-will-attract-more-sandra-teh-32964
Teh constantly communicates with industry on collaborations to develop the cloud leaders of tomorrow. She is always keen to discuss with customers, the media, and the community Amazon’s culture of innovation and its mission to be Earth’s most customer-centric company and best employer.
She also speaks on topics related to inclusion and diversity, and how Amazon hires and develops talent and is enthusiastic about the ways technology can be more inclusive, equitable, and flexible for all.
During an interaction with People Matters, Teh talks about the diversity gap within the tech industry and how companies can address the gender imbalance.
What are the major reasons for fewer women in tech even when the tech industry is booming? How has it changed in recent years?
When it comes to entering the tech business, women encounter several challenges. There are structural and cultural barriers, as well as a perceived high learning curve, lack of visible women role models, and difficulty determining where to begin when considering IT career paths.
Studies indicate that the number of women entering STEM-related fields is on par with men, but at managerial positions and higher, this gender representation becomes more disparate. Today, women make up 34% of the IT workforce in India, with a 50:50 gender parity rate in STEM graduates according to 451 Research.
However, while women make up 51% of entry-level recruits, only 25% are in managerial positions, with less than 1% in the C-Suite. This lack of women representation at higher levels makes the tech industry seem male dominated, resulting in less women pursuing a career in the industry.
In recent years, however, companies are consciously hiring women talent and are focusing on building an inclusive work environment to improve women’s representation in senior roles. It is necessary to implement initiatives at all levels of the organization, from leadership to human resources. Business leaders can initiate mentoring programs and assist in preparing women for board roles.
Continue reading: https://www.peoplematters.in/article/diversity/tech-sector-needs-womens-problem-solving-ability-inclusion-culture-will-attract-more-sandra-teh-32964
