Jacelyn SwensonOctober 1, 2015

Finding and Keeping Top Talent

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Increase representation of women in technical roles.

Attract Develop Retain

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Interrupt the conversation. Get people talking.

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Educate.

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Inspire.

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Shift the conversation on #womenintech.

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In 2013 only 26% of tech positions in the US were held by women.

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So we decided to put a different spin on that number.

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Challenge people to take action.

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• Show diversity in age, experience, nationality, technical skill set.

• Appeal to millennial and mid-career technical women.

• Provide sharable assets to your employees, clients, partners.

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How can you develop and retain technical women?

Engage your most senior leaders as role models and mentors.

Create a clear technical career path and development pipeline for women.

Sponsor and participate in professional conferences and education initiatives.

Partner with others in the industry to elevate the women in technology conversation.

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SWE and iRelaunch announced the STEM Re-entry Taskforce to form a solid pipeline for returning STEM women to ease the transition to full-time employment.

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What can you do TODAY?

Join the #womenintech conversation.

Participate in the Hack-A-Hairdryer movement.

Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #HackAHairdryer.

Thank you!