The loss of women is complicating efforts to diversify an industry that’s alreadyprimarily white and male.
“Is this a place to balance my life?
Is this a place where I can bring my whole self to work?”
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For women, that percentage is 21, and it drops to 8 percent for women of color.
Having a mentor can make all the difference in womens success in tech.
And while pay gaps are narrowing, theyre still a factor in keeping women.
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And the gender pay gap is lower in tech roles.
Women in computing earn 87% of what men earn vs. 80% across all roles.
“Listen and act on what you hear.
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Often, women will tell you exactly what their needs are.”
“Sexism is not a political issue.
Instead, the whole organization must see the promotion of women as fundamental to the companys success.”
Promoting diversity is also part of the solution, Graeser said.
Companies should also engage with communities to connect with women, Gretlein said.
But all these efforts will be in vain if enough women arent in tech jobs in the first place.
The proportion of women in technology hasdeclined in the last 30 years.
To bridge this gap, companies need to actively recruit women, said Paquiot.
“Make interviewing women for roles a requirement,” she said.
“Insist on diverse candidates from recruiting firms.
Go to organizations that mentor women to recruit.
Dont just rely on referrals from your mostly male employee base.”
The stakes are getting higher every day for women in the tech workforce.
The coronavirus pandemic isputting an unequal burden on working mothers.
How well companies retain their female employees could be a key factor in the countrys economic recovery.
