Hi ladies, Happy Thursday.
This article popped up on my LinkedIn this morning and I found it a very interesting read.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/serenitygibbons/2024/02/20/how-more-equality-can-be-brought-to-women-in-stem-fields/?sh=7f678179650d
Despite 45% of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) students now being women across the US, women still only represent 26% of STEM professionals and 40-50% of those tend to leave their STEM positions after 5-7 years. The article talks how women can be more supported in these roles.
Happy reading!
Nicki
Wow! This was incredibly interesting to read and the factors resonated with me. The more we know and understand the more we, as women can advocate for ourselves and others.
An interesting read. It's becoming more common in the UK for names and any other personal data to be excluded from the recruitment process at the selection level (at least initially). When it comes to interview it's harder to control bias, but at least it's a start. (A horror story from 30 years ago - my sister was once asked outright in an interview if she had any plans to get married and have children!)