Why is Tech Failing Women? And How Can The Industry Improve?
Discussion points will include:
• What is the tech environment like for women currently working in the industry?
• Why is tech much less gender diverse and inclusive than other industries? Are ‘Bro Culture’ and masculine work environments still alive and well, or are other obstacles preventing progress?
• What are the main barriers to a career in tech for women – what’s driving low female IT representation and low STEM education take-up in young girls, and how can we tackle these barriers?
• Half of all women in tech leave the industry for good after the age of 35. How can we increase retention of skilled female tech professionals?
• The recent pushback on the remote working enabled by Covid-19 has most impacted women with caring responsibilities. What ways of working do women need to succeed in their tech careers, now and in the future?
• Only 1 in 7 middle managers in tech and a minority of senior IT leadership is female. How can we train and develop more female future leaders, despite a lack of visible role models for women in tech?
• Bias in the hiring process prevents many skilled female candidates from being offered, interviewing or even applying for tech positions for which they are qualified. How can recruiters and HR teams help female tech professionals succeed?
