The battle of the sexes is still raging in the tech sector with more than two-thirds of women believing that more must be done to improve the workplace for females in leadership roles, triggering calls for improved career pathways and mentorship.
A new report from AND Digital – ‘Rewards & Resilience’ – quizzed over 200 female leaders in tech roles to highlight the successes and challenges of holding a senior role within the industry.
The report found that more than a third (36%) of women felt their employer lacked sufficient networking and mentorship programmes. In fact, two-fifths (40%) of respondents expressed a desire to mentor others but were unable to due to organisational barriers.
Female tech leaders are also calling for improvement in workplace conditions, including promoting more women from within organisations and offering more training and development opportunities.
AND Digital London Hub executive Wendy Stonefield said: “The report provides a roadmap for businesses to be genuinely inclusive at heart and highlights how critical it is for business leaders to encourage women into leadership roles.
“Businesses must also consider supporting women in leadership positions by providing them with the time and resources necessary to effectively mentor the next generation of leaders.
“Additionally, offering networking and mentoring programmes that connect women both within, and beyond their current organisation all count when it comes to building strong communities of female leaders and importantly future female leaders.”
The report is the latest in a series of measures by AND to champion the role of women in tech roles. The company is rolling out initiatives to support women in tech, including a dedicated women-in-tech community, the AND She Can programme, and truly flexible working policies.
Let It Go author Dame Stephanie Shirley said: “This report stands as a testament to the collective efforts of private individuals, organisations and communities dedicated to fostering inclusivity and equity.
“It celebrates all those who have blazed trails, shattered glass ceilings and inspired the generations to come.”
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