A solutions guide to enabling progression for women in tech
This guide contains actionable insights drawn from a meeting of technology leaders convened by Sky and the Tech Talent Charter.
We must understand the barriers that hinder women's progression in tech.
Women account for half of the UK's workforce, yet they only make up 29% of tech employees. Recent research from the Tech Talent Charter has shown that gender diversity in tech roles drops even lower to just 21% in senior positions.
To address the gender gap in tech, it is crucial to support women in achieving long-term success in the industry. Understanding the barriers that hinder women's progress is key.
This guide presents insights gathered from a meeting of technology leaders organised by Sky and the Tech Talent Charter. It provides practical solutions for organisations to empower women and address the pressing issue of retaining and advancing women leaders in tech.
In this guide, you will learn actionable insights on:
- Tackling barriers to progression for women
- Understanding your gender data
- Ideas for building technical domain knowledge
- Addressing barriers at every career stage
- Supporting women through different life stages
- Busting myths relating to progression for women in tech
By highlighting ideas that work and busting myths that hinder meaningful action, this guide aims to provide a better understanding of the challenges women in tech face in order to implement effective solutions.
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