Five resources on the benefits of increased gender diversity in IT

As you might have noticed, gender diversity in IT has been on our minds here at Proact as of late. Whether for our latest LinkedIn article , the “Gender diversity in tech ” episode of our Let’s Talk Data podcast or interviewing some of our female colleagues , we’re lifting up the stories of women at Proact and celebrating what they bring to our organisation.

In doing so, we’ve accessed a range of materials while learning more about the topic. So whether you’re a woman/non-binary person in tech, or simply wish to be a better ally, check out the resources below to find out how increased diversity in the IT industry can result in big gains. That’s what we call the #ThePowerOfTogether.

1.??????Women at Work (Podcast) by the Harvard Business Review

This podcast addresses many of the issues women face in the workplace as a result of their gender. While it focuses on all industries, the majority of episodes feature stories from women in male-dominated sectors. From the way we speak, to our behaviour in meetings and even how we write emails, each episode contains tips for people of all genders to promote equity.

2.??????Three Effective Strategies to End the Shortage of Women in Tech (Article) by Mercedes Soria

In this article, Soria provides a cheat-sheet style list for companies as a guide to attracting and retaining female employees in the IT sphere.

3.??????Female Innovators at Work: Women on Top of Tech (Book) by Danielle Newnham

This collection of 20 interviews offers perspectives from a wide range of women in the IT industry. It also provides insights on frameworks to use for interviewing this group about their experiences.

4.??????Calling All Women in IT: Are You Driving a More Inclusive Workplace? (Article) From Gartner

The above article is a concise list of actions that can be taken by women themselves to create a more equitable workplace.

5.??????The diversity advantage: Fixing gender inequality in the workplace (Book) by Ruchika Tulshyan

Tulshyan provides advice on how companies can place an increased focus on attracting, promoting and retaining women in the workplace. Even more importantly, she outlines how to make these priorities a central part of an organisation's culture.

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