The report by online training platform Skillsoft is based on an online survey of 500 women from September 2023 to January 2024.
The report shows that nearly 31 percent of women in the tech sector are considering leaving their organization in the coming year due to poor management (29 percent), better compensation (28 percent), and greater diversity equity and inclusion. 25 percent).
“Nearly 85 percent of our survey respondents say there is gender inequality within their team and 38 percent are dissatisfied with their growth potential. technology industry,” said Orla Daly, chief information officer of SkillSoft.
“While there are more opportunities than ever for women, leaders must intentionally provide support and foster the development of critical skills so they can grow, lead, and drive business forward,” she said.
Additionally, the report also showed a lack of training, especially in GenAI.
While 41 percent of women showed interest in learning AI, 60 percent said they are not yet using AI at work. Of those who did use it, 63 percent lacked adequate training and resources to integrate the technology into their work.
“The participation and empowerment of women in AI is essential to ensuring that technology is designed and implemented in equitable and inclusive ways,” Daly said.
“Diversity drives innovation, and so advancing the skills of women in AI CA develops more creative and equitable solutions to business problems,” she said.
The report shows that nearly 31 percent of women in the tech sector are considering leaving their organization in the coming year due to poor management (29 percent), better compensation (28 percent), and greater diversity equity and inclusion. 25 percent).
“Nearly 85 percent of our survey respondents say there is gender inequality within their team and 38 percent are dissatisfied with their growth potential. technology industry,” said Orla Daly, chief information officer of SkillSoft.
“While there are more opportunities than ever for women, leaders must intentionally provide support and foster the development of critical skills so they can grow, lead, and drive business forward,” she said.
Additionally, the report also showed a lack of training, especially in GenAI.
While 41 percent of women showed interest in learning AI, 60 percent said they are not yet using AI at work. Of those who did use it, 63 percent lacked adequate training and resources to integrate the technology into their work.
“The participation and empowerment of women in AI is essential to ensuring that technology is designed and implemented in equitable and inclusive ways,” Daly said.
“Diversity drives innovation, and so advancing the skills of women in AI CA develops more creative and equitable solutions to business problems,” she said.
