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Women in Tech – Looking Beyond Bias and BarriersApr 27, 2023 — 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.
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DEI Lessons for Leaders: How Women in Tech are Impacting Change and TransformationMar 2, 2023 — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. No Longer just a wish list of HR buzzwords, DEI leadership mandates are effectively guiding high-performing teams and welcoming company cultures across the corporate landscape. Today’s webinar and discussion features female technology and business leaders from top enterprises, highlighting the progress of organizations. This lively, candid discussion will inspire you through […]
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in TechnologyAug 11, 2021 — 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.
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A Conversation About Innovation, Collaboration, and Joining the Open-Source MovementJan 15, 2021 — This Q&A gets up close and personal with Stefanie Chiras, Red Hat’s Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux business unit. In this SAPinsider interview, Chiras shares details about her journey in the technology industry and in the SAP space in particular. She discusses the path that led to her current role, how key mentors have influenced her life, and the relationship that Red Hat and SAP have forged to offer joint customers value today and into the future. Topics she covers include:
- What led her down the path to a career in technology
- What her plans are for helping to bring SAP customers into the future
- How Red Hat is focusing on diversity and inclusion efforts
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SAPinsider Showcases Women in SAP TechNov 6, 2020 — Global statistics show that even though some progress is being made, women are still underrepresented, underpaid, and often discriminated against in the tech industry. To address this disparity, SAPinsider decided to dedicate this magazine edition to sharing the amazing work women are currently doing across the SAPinsider Community. Throughout its more than 20 years of existence, SAPinsider has published many articles featuring women as key protagonists, and the cover has showcased a host of female executives in high-powered roles at companies running SAP software. This article reveals a look back at the many women featured over the years as well as some inspiring words and stories from the women included in this current edition.
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Advice from/for Women in Technology from SAP Experts at Applied MaterialsNov 5, 2020 — Heather Whitfield, Program Manager Head of Operations – Robotic Process Automation (RPA) at Applied Materials and Revathi Chandrashekaran, SAP Basis Consultant, offer a female perspective on the importance of change management, specifically for SAP projects, as they discuss a recent project they underwent -- a change management approach enabling fast response to dynamic business needs” -- and answered some questions on what it’s like being a women in a male-dominated tech industry.
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Women in SAP Tech Spotlight: Sharon Kaiser, CIO, Director of IT, New England BiolabsNov 4, 2020 — In this Q&A, Sharon Kaiser, CIO, Director of IT, New England Biolabs, opens up to the SAPinsider Community, sharing her experiences that led to her current role, answering questions on diversity, and offering advice for women to succeed as tech leaders. Topics include: What she loves most about her career, whether the opportunities of women in technology increasing, and how women can have the best chance of success in the field.
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How Will I Be of Service to SAP Customers Each Day?Oct 23, 2020 — Deloitte Consulting’s new US SAP Practice Leader Kelly Herod shares her philosophy on leadership and her current priorities to help the SAPinsider community. In this Q&A, she shares her perspective as the head of this practice as well as her personal views as a leader and a woman in the SAP space. Questions answered include:
- Are you seeing any recurring themes, shifts, or challenges among customers (aside from COVID-19)?
- What can organizations do to improve their diversity and inclusion practices?
- Do you have any advice for women out there who might be aspiring leaders?
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Panel of Successful Women Leaders in the SAPinsider Community Discuss Diversity and InclusionAug 18, 2020 — Kicking off the SAPinsider 2020 conference, the opening keynote featured a powerhouse group of women leaders from the SAPinsider Community who addressed the importance of organizations creating a culture of inclusion and diversity. Read this blog to hear what these amazing leaders had to say on the topic.
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