31% Women In Tech Consider Leaving Jobs Within Next Year Over Poor Management, No Training: Report
Despite an increase in the number of women in the tech industry, their presence is still relatively low. Now, a report reveals that almost one-third (31%) of these women are considering leaving their jobs within the next year. This could further widen the existing gender gap in the tech field.
Poor management one of the top reasons for job dissatisfaction
According to Skillsoft's annual Women in Tech report, women are thinking about leaving their jobs due to issues like poor management, a lack of training, and the desire for better pay.?
Orla Daly, Chief Information Officer at Skillsoft, stated that 85% of survey respondents see a gender gap in their teams, and 38% feel unsatisfied with their chances for growth. Daly emphasised the importance of providing support and skill development opportunities for women in order for them to succeed and contribute effectively to the business.
The report highlighted that one of the major challenges for women in the tech industry is the lack of training, especially in emerging technologies like generative AI (GenAI).?
Enhancing women's AI skills leads to diverse solutions
When asked about their interests, 41% of respondents expressed a keen interest in learning about AI. Despite this enthusiasm, 60% stated that they are not currently using AI at work, and among those who are, 63% haven't received sufficient training and resources to effectively utilise the technology in their roles.
Orla Daly emphasised the importance of involving and empowering women in AI to ensure that the technology is developed and implemented in a fair and inclusive manner.?
She noted that diversity fosters innovation and that enhancing women's AI skills can lead to the creation of more diverse and equitable solutions to business challenges.
Apart from AI, approximately 37% of women in tech are interested in developing leadership and management skills, while 23% are interested in project management.?
The top three skills identified as crucial for today's tech leaders are team communication, emotional intelligence, and active listening. Additionally, women pursuing tech careers are advised to invest in education, seek mentorship, and develop essential power skills.
Skillsoft's report revealed that only 27% of women in tech are extremely satisfied with their jobs, and 37% are contemplating changing roles within the next year. Dissatisfaction primarily stems from limited growth opportunities, inadequate managerial support (29%), current pay (28%), and issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (25%).
Furthermore, 36% of women in tech reported improving their skills in tech-related areas through certifications. Half of the respondents feel more confident with certifications, while one-third believe that certifications enhance trust and credibility among colleagues.
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