Often when women are interviewed on their experiences in male-dominated fields, the obvious question to ask is "How have you overcome the obstacles you've faced?"
On face value, it's harmless. It encourages women to talk about the adversity they've faced as a minority in the workforce, and perhaps those conversations could steer change. But why should the onus be on women to fix an issue they didn't create?
It's time to flip the narrative, and that's exactly what Calor Gas' Head of Apps & Platforms Emma Chambers was here to do on our latest installment of Women in Tech.
With a deep-rooted passion for diversity and inclusion, our presenter & Principal Consultant Yaingy Chan has poured her dedication and hard work into this initiative, recognising the crucial role of women in digital and technology professions. At Conexus, we aim to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of female leaders across various technical roles. Women In Tech serves as a testament to our commitment to highlighting the important work of the female workforce as they continue to shape and innovate within the tech industry.
Emma delves into real, actionable steps tech businesses need to take in order to not only recruit but retain female talent. It's clear that the culture needs to change, but how can businesses do it? Listen as Emma discusses the impact transparent salary and promotion policies could have on gender balance in the workforce, as well as how simple language changes in job descriptions and images on websites can make all the difference for organisations looking to diversify their teams.
Watch the full interview below.