DE&I

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Women in Tech – Looking Beyond Bias and Barriers Gender equality in the workplace remains a work in progress. While the tech industry has been a key driver of change, women remain underrepresented in the industry. Global statistics reveal that men continue to occupy the C-suite at a disproportionate rate in tech, and despite improvements at the Board level, the tech industry still lacks women in senior leadership roles. Data also reveals that women make up less than a third of the world’s workforce in technology-related fields, while people from other disadvantaged groups also remain largely under-represented in the technology industry. In the corporate landscape, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leadership mandates are no longer mere buzzwords. These valuable directives foster inclusive workplace cultures and provide businesses with a competitive edge and positive outcomes like higher stockholder value, improved employee performance, and increased retention rates. This article discusses what companies can do to improve diversity, drive retention, and build inclusive cultures that support equity for all employees, especially women.

Apr 27, 2023

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Technology Ashild Hanne Larsen’s journey to becoming Vice President of Subsurface Excellence and Digital for Equinor, an international energy company headquartered in Norway, has been “somewhat strange,” she says. Larsen began working for Equinor as a catering assistant working on offshore oil rigs making beds, doing kitchen work, and removing waste from people's waste baskets. Subsequent roles in HR and technology projects led her to where she is today. SAPinsider’s Chief Research Officer Riz Ahmed sat down with Larsen to learn what diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) mean to her, how the concept has impacted her personal journey as a female leader in the technology space and the energy industry, and what continues to inspire her to focus attention in this area. Watch this video and hear: Larsen’s definition of DE&I and her perspective on how it can be incorporated into the technology space to support strategic initiatives and shape the future; The unique role that DE&I plays in technology and in Equinor's mission to build a profitable renewables business; and What is inspiring Larsen to help others understand DE&I and the unique mindset she has adopted to continually grow.

Aug 11, 2021

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