The Magazine of the Singapore Computer Society
POWER BOOST
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Information adapted from Boosting Women in Technology in Southeast Asia (2020), https://www.bcg.com/en-sea/publications/2020/ boosting-women-in-southeast-asia-tech-sector
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THE 3 CRITICAL MOMENTS THAT SHAPE A WOMAN’S PATHWAY IN TECH.
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Deciding whether to stay in a tech career.
Selecting a first job in tech.
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Choosing a tech-related college major.
FACTORS: • Personal interest • Perceived difficulty of major • Breadth of major focus
FACTORS: • Personal interest • Perceived difficulty of working in the field • Career prospects
FACTORS: • Desire to pursue alternative career paths • Family-related responsibilities • Advancement opportunities
THE KEY STRATEGIES FOR ATTRACTING AND RETAINING FEMALE TALENT.
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• Exposure to tech subjects in school • Career counselling • Participation in events promoting higher education in tech
• Career counselling • Company-led awareness initiatives • Marketing material aimed at women candidates
• Employee surveys on diversity and inclusion • Transparency about gaps and progress on gender diversity • Diverse leadership team
HIDDEN GEM*: • Networking and supportive tech peer groups
HIDDEN GEM*: • Public commitment to gender diversity from company’s leadership
Encouraging women to study tech.
Influencing women to pursue tech careers.
* Hidden gems refer to less widely available initiatives that are perceived to be highly effective.
Supporting women to remain in tech.
HIDDEN GEM*: • Coaching and professional development (including formal/informal mentorship)
