Women In Tech: The Lack Of Female Diversity

NEWQUAY, U.K. - Amzeal -- With women in tech representing just 19% of the workforce and 78% of tech directors typically male, it's safe to say that the tech industry is largely male-dominated. Cornish company Solve are helping create and celebrate a more diverse future with a techy team that's over 75% female, full of strong female minds even at director level.

WHY AREN'T THERE MORE WOMEN IN TECH?

• There are various barriers facing women in the tech industry from pay inequality, lack of flexible working and fewer advancement prospects.
• 60% of women believed there was a gender pay gap in tech, and 22% were put off entering the industry as they thought there was a lack of opportunities to climb the ladder.
• 50% of women considered things like flexible working important to them when applying for a new role – something that not all companies offer.
• Over half of women want to feel that their job is contributing to making the world a better place too, and so tech companies are being urged to do more to show how their businesses can be used as a force for good.

WHY ARE WOMEN IMPORTANT IN TECH?

• Studies show that as diversity increases so do profits.
• A more diverse management team means a more innovative approach and better financial performance.
• More women in tech provide better role models for the next generation, encouraging younger females to study STEM subjects and progress into the tech industry.
• Diverse teams have also been found to make decisions 60% faster than non-diverse teams.

CASE EXAMPLE - SOLVE - SEE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-NVrWQ8I58B1uVPgQvKd_TgTzeSoqyErY7obQ57tAUQ/edit?usp=sharing

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