Women in IT Fran Kitteridge, Unisys

The IT Industry A Male Dominated Industry Proportion of women is declining – % Women – % Under-representation in Technical and Senior roles –12% of Software Professionals –15% of IT Managers Is the lack of women in the industry a problem? –Benefits of Diversity

The Causes of Decline Recruitment Roles Retention

Recruitment Education Science versus Arts Image Role Models

Roles Engineering Programming Team Leading System Design Business/Requirements Analysis Project Management Line Management Senior Management

Retention Why are women leaving the industry? –Salary inequalities –Career Breaks –Long Unsociable Hours –Lack of Adequate Training and Development –Work Location –Long Commutes/Frequent Travel –Starting Own Business –“The Glass Ceiling”

Employers of Choice Flexible Working –Part Time versus Full Time –Job Sharing –Flexible Hours –Home working versus on-site –“Buy” or “Sell” extra holiday –Childcare Vouchers – tax and NI advantages –“Buddy System” –Get involved in schools and Universities

Women in IT Fran Kitteridge, Unisys