Creating An Equitable Workforce To Inspire Future Generations – Entrepreneur

Creating An Equitable Workforce To Inspire Future Generations – Entrepreneur

We must educate our employees and shareholders to not only be aware of the gender inequalities which exist, but also to be responsible and take action.. You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.. One of the biggest roadblocks comes down to people's mindset, and how they perceive women in roles of leadership.. It is no surprise that women feel their seniority is questioned frequently, are asked about family planning at interviews, or that women are twice as likely to be interrupted when speaking up in meetings.. A diverse workforce makes better decisions smarter and faster- providing a competitive advantage.. In the UAE, women represent 25% of our workforce which is already higher than the global average of 16% of women in IT roles, and we are working on increasing this.. In 2007, we established the Women in Lenovo Leadership (WILL) initiative- designed to address career development needs which can support women's growth and contribution in our company.. We also work with external partners such as Women in Technology International, local chamber organizations and local women's groups to provide personal development activities for women inside and outside of our company.. Our research has shown that in the