Technology controls nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Everything from how we work, eat, shop, and interact with one another is controlled or influenced by technology. Through their decisions and innovations, tech companies have incredible power and influence over our lives.
Being a small start-up in a market of established players can be a huge challenge. Smaller companies are constantly challenged to find ways to pull customers away from bigger brand name competitors. One way to gain a competitive edge is through workplace diversity.
Although nearly 50% of the US workforce is female, there is a staggering shortage of women in top leadership roles. This imbalance is largely due to the many types of bias that women face in the workplace
The majority of women have encountered gender bias at work. Some instances are overt while others are more subtle. The good news is that the majority of people are not intentionally diminishing the value of their female colleagues
Women in tech are significantly outnumbered by men. While women make up nearly 60% of the total workforce, only 25% of people working in tech are women. Tech companies not only have challenges with attracting women, but they also struggle with retention.
There are many ways that you can fall out of love with your job. Maybe your role changes and you’re spending less time on your favourite part of the job. Maybe you lose colleagues due to restructuring.
Feeling rejected or marginalized at work can be a painful and difficult experience. Although you may feel defeated in the moment, being marginalized can be an opportunity for learning and self-growth.
Although most workplaces are safer than ever, unconscious gender bias is still prevalent in many organizations. Many women often still face subtle acts of gender bias every day.
A positive company culture where diversity is celebrated can motivate and inspire employees while a non-inclusive culture can marginalize diverse individuals and groups. This can create a toxic environment where harassment, intimidation, and offensive behaviours go unchecked.