Here we speak to Kate Morris who after 18 years and having 4 children, returned to the technology industry. Kate got a job opportunity at Deloitte and here she speaks in detail about her return to the sector. There are great opportunities to return to the tech sector, even after an extended break. One way […]
Similar to the rest of the tech industry, there is a small number of women in gaming. Just 21% of women are found working in the games industry and a small fraction of those are transgender/other category. In the 70s and 80s the gaming industry saw more women involved with the making of games. In […]
Although women are still underrepresented in the technology industry, there are many ways to encourage them to start or return to a career in tech. We have put together a list of what we believe to be the top 10 books for women in tech to help expand their knowledge and empower them to pursue […]
On the 25th and 26th June 2019, we were sponsors of the Women in Silicon Roundabout event in London. Both days were packed full of seminars, candidates looking for new roles, and employers showcasing their businesses and looking to hire more women in tech. We thoroughly enjoyed both days at this event and it was […]
By Joanna Hu, Principal Data Scientist, Exabeam During my career as a data scientist I have contributed to discoveries which help solve real-world problems in industries like healthcare, energy, and now in my role as principle data scientist at Exabeam, the cybersecurity industry. Data science is a rewarding field to be a part of and […]
The issue of how to attract women into senior positions in tech is dominating the tech industry. Increasing and sustaining equality and diversity in the workplace is becoming a topic that is frequently discussed in technology. With there being a lot of focus on creating a diverse workforce and attracting women into the industry, some […]
Flexible working is becoming a more popular way of working, especially amongst women. Having a good work life balance is becoming increasingly important to employees, and employers are starting to implement strategies to help with retention. Job sharing for women in tech is a form of part time work where two people share the responsibilities […]
A recent report from the Work Foundation has revealed that under-recognised health conditions could affect women’s productivity in the workplace and damage their careers and potential to grow. Conditions such as endometriosis or infertility, long term conditions during pregnancy and women who experience menopause are still going unrecognised in the workplace. Without support from their […]
Unconscious bias can affect every organisation and can introduce unintentional discrimination. It has been found that unconscious bias can have an impact on recruitment, mentoring and promotions within an organisation. This not only causes setbacks for the company but hinders equal opportunities for employees to progress in the company. It is possible to be bias […]
When it comes to equal opportunity in the workplace, the odds are still stacked against women. Only 22% of leadership roles are held by women and the gender pay gap revealed an even bigger disparity. Several factors contribute to the figures revealed in the gender pay gap report which include, gender biases, inflexible working and […]