A recent global survey conducted by Acronis found that an overwhelming majority, 84% of women professionals in the technology sector, believe that having more female leaders in senior and executive roles would significantly improve workplace culture. This finding highlights a strong demand for leadership that reflects better diversity and suggests that women perceive current leadership structures as contributing to or failing to adequately address systemic cultural issues within the industry.
The survey data also confirmed the persistence of long-standing barriers facing women in tech careers. Many respondents reported still facing explicit and implicit bias, struggling with unsustainable long hours, and experiencing slower rates of career advancement compared to their male counterparts. These factors contribute significantly to the high attrition rates seen among mid-career female professionals, particularly in sectors like software development and data science.This sentiment data provides critical insight into industry challenges, reinforcing the narrative that increasing female representation at all levels, particularly leadership, is essential not just for gender equity but also for improving operational health and talent retention. Companies must move beyond basic diversity hiring targets to address the cultural and structural barriers that prevent women from progressing into leadership positions where they can effectively influence policy and workplace norms.
