Rupa Dachere, Foudner, Thrive-WiSE speaks at the Women Transforming Technology (wt2) conference on Allyship & Resilience During COVID-19 times.
Even as tech companies work to recruit and retain women employees, Covid-19 has had a precipitous effect in a number of ways. One in four women considering leaving the workforce or downshifting their careers, according to the McKinsey/LeanIn study “Women in the Workplace 2020.” The burnout rate ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 the rate of men. Black women feel even less supported than groups of all men and all women. What can we do to stem the dropout tide given that Covid-19 is likely to be a major factor for at least the next year or two? We need to beyond recruitment and retain the women leaders through education, accountability, and guidance for both men and women. Going beyond basic unconscious bias education can help. Programs to teach both men and women about allyship for women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community provide concrete actions that employees can take, beyond building awareness. How do you stand up for a woman whose ideas are not being heard by her colleagues? How do you talk about #BLM at work so that it’s safe and impactful? Join us to learn about groundbreaking ways to address these issues and forge a way for women to thrive in the workplace during COVID-19 times.