How to close the gender gap in technology
At Microsoft, we’re proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. But it’s important to note that our journey is a continuous one of growth and learnings – as all should be.
In the UK, only 22 percent of people working in STEM in 2019 are women. At Microsoft there are 29.7 percent of women in roles globally. This number has continued to grow each year as we focus on inclusive hiring practices and building programmes and support to close the gender gap.
For organisations, it can be tough to realise an unconscious bias. However, recognising this is just the first step. For women and girls, it can be tough to find real experiences from other women who are in a tech career or on the path.
Read about what we are doing to reduce the gender gap in technology and how you can learn best practices and tips to introduce a more diverse and inclusive culture.
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Join Kristina and Anjana as they discuss how organisations can improve diversity, including gender diversity throughout the business.
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