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Monday Mar 06, 2017
Monday Mar 06, 2017
(WOC 1505) Women in Tech: More than Just a Pipeline Issue
Learning Objective: Examine the factors for low numbers of women in the tech field and how to retain women tech professionals
Research has shown that most women leave the tech workforce after an average of 7 years. This is a huge, unnecessary loss of talent in a field facing a short of talent. Since the tech field is a major driver of the U.S. economy, this shortage impacts everyone. Some tech companies are struggling to hire and retain employees. When men and women with the same qualifications apply for the same job, studies have shown that they are evaluated differently. These biases may occur unconsciously and without intention or malice. This seminar will address the issue of how to address the gap.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Examine the causes behind the lack of women in the tech field.
- Discuss the natural bias that exists in our workforce culture.
- Explore ways to change the workforce bias.