Women in tech leave the industry because of discrimination. Others just get better options.
In an interview with the BBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook decried the lack of women in tech. He even said that no excuse can justify it. Many have attributed the statement as PR for Apple’s recent iPhone products. However, the subject has long been a hot-button issue in the tech industry.
The following statistics paint the picture of where things stand in the US on women in tech. Women comprise:
Comparatively, sales have 45% female representation in its workforce. An increase in the number of tech jobs for women can boost equality.
Nice Words and Platitudes
Activists and researchers say industry CEOs have long been making positive comments about women in tech. But, the high-talk means little if CEOs don’t back this with plans to increase tech jobs for women.
Diversity and equality are today’s buzzwords but remain mere symbolic gestures. It’s harder for women to get tech jobs and retain them.
In Apple’s case, the recent return to office order was bad news for its female employees.
The work-from-home arrangement removed many of the obstacles for women in tech. Return to office orders may force women to leave their jobs for roles with better work-life balance.
Continue reading: https://techgenix.com/tim-cook-calls-for-more-women-in-tech/
In an interview with the BBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook decried the lack of women in tech. He even said that no excuse can justify it. Many have attributed the statement as PR for Apple’s recent iPhone products. However, the subject has long been a hot-button issue in the tech industry.
The following statistics paint the picture of where things stand in the US on women in tech. Women comprise:
- 33% of the tech workforce
- 25% of technical roles
- 10% of tech founders
Comparatively, sales have 45% female representation in its workforce. An increase in the number of tech jobs for women can boost equality.
Nice Words and Platitudes
Activists and researchers say industry CEOs have long been making positive comments about women in tech. But, the high-talk means little if CEOs don’t back this with plans to increase tech jobs for women.
Diversity and equality are today’s buzzwords but remain mere symbolic gestures. It’s harder for women to get tech jobs and retain them.
In Apple’s case, the recent return to office order was bad news for its female employees.
The work-from-home arrangement removed many of the obstacles for women in tech. Return to office orders may force women to leave their jobs for roles with better work-life balance.
Continue reading: https://techgenix.com/tim-cook-calls-for-more-women-in-tech/
