For those working in STEM.

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1. Zeecil KimmelJanuary 4,2023 at 4:08PM UTC

   In my previous company in which they considered themselves so focused on diversion, inclusion, etc. I always felt left out and watched all my male counterparts get promoted over me. In my new company in which there are no other women around me, they just treat me like an equal, one of them and it is much more inclusive. Talking about inclusion is not as effective as just being kind and generous.

2. Orlagh CostelloJanuary 4,2023 at 4:12PM UTC

   My answer to that would be mixed. Most places I've worked bringing up diversity as a potential reason for there to be an issue somewhere is a red flag to the organisation so then I engage in a weird kind of double-speak where HR/ my manager know exactly what I'm saying but they very much appreciate me not saying it out straight...

3. Brittany Wilson, Transformational Career CoachJanuary 4,2023 at 4:49PM UTC

   Hi there, I would say overwhelmingly, yes. At my place of employment, we have a group called the Womens Business Network which is a professional group to join inside the company. Nearly 1/3 of the company belongs to this group and the group holds global and regional in-person and virtual events to support women (women's career journeys, how to become a leader, etc.). Because there are so many people in this group, it holds a lot of political power. The group uses that power to make big changes in the company from a regional and global level. As an example, in a workshop last year, the group found that women were unclear about the career paths available to them; so they went straight to the head of Diversity & Inclusion and then to the Chief People Officer to make suggestions for change. Because of many of these efforts, we finally hit 35% women in the workforce and we have a goal to have 50% women in the workforce and at least 30% women in leadership. Overall, my experience has been good.

4. AnonymousJanuary 4,2023 at 6:10PM UTC

   My boss told me that he prefers men to be in leader position but unfortunately all the new hires are women. and another time he told me that he doesn't feel good giving big responsibility to women but he has no choice. glad that I left this company.

5. AnonymousJanuary 4,2023 at 7:10PM UTC

   At this time and at my current position, women are not represented well. I know of only 3 women in supervisory/manager roles whereas there are so many more men in those roles. The last 2 people in my section who have quit were women. But to be fair, my male boss liked those in his old boy's club (he's no longer here). I'm currently pushing the fact that we need more women in our group/field area, but it's a very slow moving process.