There’s been a lot of optimism around increasing the number of women in business in recent years. Particularly in the tech industry, where initiatives like Women in Technology aim to get an increasing number of women into STEM by offering career advice and guidance.
However, a recent survey revealed some stark findings about women in technology roles. When asked what deters a woman in technology from taking a role, a culture that looks off-putting or toxic was the most common answer. Alongside this, the majority of respondents were confident they would be able to spot this during the application process.
Regardless of the initiatives that have been in place over the last few years, only 17% feel that a lot of progress has been made to help encourage more women into tech. This isn’t good news for tech companies....