Women and STEM: Harnessing the Great Reevaluation
26 Ottobre 2021 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
New MetLife survey offers insights for top tech
leaders to attract women into STEM at third annual Triangle Tech X
conference
After more than 18 months of experiencing impacts on their
careers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many women are now planning a
return to the workforce, according to a new MetLife survey.
Although nearly half of women (48%) said the pandemic has
negatively impacted their careers, almost two in three (63%) who
left the workforce during this period say they are ready to return.
Eight in 10 of those are considering careers in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), reflecting a shift
in the paradigm from the “Great Resignation” to the “Great
Reevaluation.”
“We’ve reached a critical inflection point in the workplace
where women are evaluating their careers in a new light,” said Bill
Pappas, executive vice president and head of Global Technology and
Operations at MetLife. “It’s more important than ever that
organizations – particularly those in STEM – offer the solutions
that help women succeed. MetLife has a longstanding commitment of
doing just that, promoting gender equity through programs like
technical internships, trainings, and peer-to-peer mentoring – all
of which aim to equip women in the workforce with the skills they
need in demand areas.”
Employer Opportunities and
Responsibilities
Employer-offered benefits and programs play a critical role in
ensuring that women succeed and feel supported, particularly
related to the retention of women in STEM fields.
The MetLife survey shows women interested in STEM identify
several factors that would encourage them to pursue a career in
those fields:
- More diversity, equity, and inclusion in the leadership
pipeline (38%).
- Benefits that better fit their needs (33%).
- More flexibility in work arrangements (31%).
- Dedicated trainings that help their career progression
(30%).
- Paid internships or apprenticeships (29%).
- Employee resource groups (28%).
MetLife Triangle Tech X: Women and STEM
– Harnessing the Great Reevaluation
Using these survey insights to inform action, MetLife is
assembling technology and business thought leaders at its
third-annual virtual Triangle Tech X Conference on Oct. 26-27.
“We need to ensure that women are inspired and empowered to grow
their career by addressing what companies can do to support women
at this pivotal moment,” said Susan Podlogar, executive vice
president and chief human resources officer at MetLife. “With so
many women considering a STEM career and one in three saying they
don’t know where to start, employers have both a tremendous
opportunity and responsibility to help them forge a path
forward.”
The two-day conference will host discussions with MetLife board
members and executives and thought leaders from organizations such
as Cisco, Dell, Microsoft, Red Hat, Thrive Global, Black Girls CODE
and more. The conference will address both near- and long-term
solutions for employers to develop, support, and sustain the female
workforce, and provide women in STEM with key learnings and
actionable insights for career empowerment.
Research Methodology
MetLife’s 2021 Women in STEM Study was conducted in September
2021. The study was fielded by Rainmakers CSI. The survey consists
of a representative sample of 2,000 interviews with people in the
US workforce, ages 18 to 65, and boosted to achieve n=200 female
STEM workers and n=200 male STEM workers. Please note: the US
workforce includes full-time employees, part-time employees, gig
workers, and those unemployed but seeking work. A representative
subset of 147 students were also included.
About Rainmakers CSI
Rainmakers CSI is a global strategy, insight and planning
consultancy. Since its inception in 2007, Rainmakers CSI has worked
collaboratively with leading companies to help define opportunities
for brands, categories and businesses. Its expertise spans across
Financial Services, Food and Drink, Beauty, Healthcare, Telecoms,
Technology, Entertainment, and Travel. Rainmakers CSI is
headquartered in London and its programs and client relationships
span all continents, with 50 percent of its work originating in the
US. For more information, visit www.rainmakerscsi.com.
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and
affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the world's leading financial
services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee
benefits and asset management to help its individual and
institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in
1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets and holds
leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin
America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information,
visit www.metlife.com.
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