Celebrating Women in Tech on International Women's Day
On Saturday, we celebrated International Women's Day - a day to recognise the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality. In the tech industry, women have historically been underrepresented. We took the day to highlight the incredible contributions of women and the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive environment.
Women have been at the forefront of technological innovation, making significant contributions that have shaped the industry. From pioneering computer programming to leading groundbreaking research, women continue to drive progress and inspire future generations.
Despite the challenges, women in tech continue to break barriers and shatter stereotypes. More and more women are taking on leadership roles, founding startups, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Here at Morgan & Morgan, we are incredibly proud of our amazing team of women. Across all our departments they play a vital role in driving our business forward, bringing fresh ideas, technical expertise and a real passion for helping our clients.
One of our longer serving team members is Rebecca. She started with us 12 years ago after graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Mobile, Web & Game Design and plays a key role in our Technical Projects Team, helping plan, implement and manage IT solutions for our clients. Having grown up watching her dad repair computers for his small business, Rebecca always knew she wanted to work in the IT industry. Rebecca’s journey is just one example of the amazing women at Morgan & Morgan helping us deliver outstanding service to our clients.
Although the representation of women in tech has seen progress, but there is still a long way to go:
Workforce Representation: Women currently hold about 26.7% of tech-related jobs. This figure has actually decreased slightly over the past few years.
Leadership Roles: Women are significantly underrepresented in leadership positions within major tech companies. For example, women hold only 29% of leadership roles at Amazon and 26% at Microsoft.
STEM Education: Women account for approximately 21.3% of those who earned a Bachelor's degree in computer and information sciences. The participation of women in certain STEM fields, like computer science, remains disproportionately low.
Organisations across the world are becoming more dedicated to empowering the next generation of women in tech. Programmes that provide mentorship, education, and networking opportunities are crucial in supporting young women and girls to pursue careers in STEM fields.
It is so important to recognise the achievements of women in tech and commit to creating a more inclusive and equitable industry. Here at Morgan & Morgan, we are proud to empower and celebrate our fabulous team of women.
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