Checklist for gender equality in tech
The low proportion of women in technology-related leadership roles in tech is a problem TechSverige takes very seriously, and the goal is to achieve a proportion of at least 40% by 2030.
As part of this, TechSverige is now launching a checklist consisting of a number of best practices for how different roles within the companies (CEO, HR, communication, etc.) should act to ensure that more women both stay and develop in tech. The list has been developed by a number of forward-thinking member companies in consultation with experts in the field.
The checklist is designed to ensure that the development work of organizations actually contributes to business objectives. The main common business objective of the tech companies identified in this work is: Increased access to relevant skills (see "Business objectives" in the model above). To achieve the Business objectives, three outcomes have been defined that are critical to success:
- Retention: Increased retention of women
- Develop: Increasing the share of women in technology-related leadership roles
- Attract: Increased number of female applicants for tech jobs.
The term "technology leadership roles" includes managerial roles, technical expert roles and other business-critical roles in tech.
Based on the impacts, a number of "Lessons learned situations", or best practices, have been identified. These are concrete descriptions of how different roles (CEO, senior manager, etc.) should act to ensure that the impacts are achieved.
What is your role?
CEO, communications specialist or perhaps recruitment manager?