
From one to many: Sending the elevator down is a non-negotiable for women in ICT
At the current rate, full gender parity may not be achieved soon. Women heeded the call to accelerate action.
At the current rate, full gender parity may not be achieved soon. Women heeded the call to accelerate action.
“Empowering women in leadership positions is not merely a matter of fairness but a strategic necessity for any business aiming for sustainable success.” – Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. It’s time to turn talk into action.
The struggle for gender parity in the tech sector is ongoing. South Africa needs to move beyond policy, into action. One way to do this is by developing and implementing tangible solutions.
The struggle for gender parity in the tech sector is ongoing. WomeninTechZA estimates that only 23% of tech jobs in South Africa are held by women. It’s time for the ‘boys clubs’ to be dismantled. This was a key theme of the recent BCX-sponsored Wired4Women Women’s Day lunch.
For many women, returning to work is a necessity which is why it’s important to create a culture of support.
One of the ways women can bring their true selves to the workplace is by becoming professional chameleons.