Improving Gender Balance Within Private Sector Technology Organizations: Which Internal Systems Matter

Hiring + hope ≠ Remedy.   Systemically addressing critical elements hindering gender equality, particularly transparency around promotional criteria and visibility of gender equality, offers the potential for change.  But at the heart of organizational inclusion is work culture. Everything stems from and leads to organizational culture.

Here is a systems map of all the elements influencing gender inclusion in the workplace. Where will you start?

Systems Map of the internal systems within private sector organizations that influence gender balance. The map show 5 main large blocks: hiring system, talent retention system (which is connected to), Staff Financial Compensation System (which partially overlaps with), Talent Development System and finally the Staff Socialization System

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