National Women's History Month is a time to commemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital roles that women have played throughout American history.
As a provider of technology-based services, Cayuse Commercial Services advocates for women to advance their presence and professional development within the technology sector. As part of an organization that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, we promote the empowerment of women and celebrate those employed in the technology industry both within Cayuse and beyond.
Jobs pertaining to the fields of Engineering and Technology are proving to be among the fastest growing and highest paid within corporate America. Despite the growth rate, however, women continue to be underrepresented, comprising just a small fraction of the overall technology workforce. For example,
Taking these statistics a step further, McKinsey & Company, a multinational strategy and management consulting firm conducted a study that reports on women in the workplace. The study explains ‘Because of the gender disparity in early promotions, men end up holding 60% of manager-level positions in a typical company, while women occupy 40%. Since men significantly outnumber women, there are fewer women to promote to senior managers, and the number of women decreases at every subsequent level.’
Cayuse derives the success of our company from the success of our employees. This is spoken through our everlasting motto of ‘Grow the Company, Grow the People’. The more we support and encourage our female employees, the more they will thrive and succeed.
Male and female workforces thrive in environments where they feel motivated, inspired, and reassured. Genders respond differently to guidance and encouragement. An empowered woman is self-reliant and has the ability to navigate through challenging situations, contributing in positive and meaningful ways. Effective practice for promoting and supporting women in business include:
Although very gradual, the increasing presence of women in technology is a positive and encouraging trend and is indicative that more and more women are following their dreams by pursuing chosen career paths. The contribution of women in technology is important and impactful. They contribute a unique perspective to the industry, helping to make products and services inclusive and accessible.
Strengthening the representation of females promotes a diversified culture within industries. With the right initiatives and support, the world of technology has the opportunity to become even more innovative in the years to come.
We regard our company as innovative, creative, and productive because we understand and celebrate the vital roles held by females within Cayuse. The integration of diversity throughout the IT organizational fabric is proving to be a noticeable measure for success. Within our own Cayuse environment, for example:
Cayuse continues its commitment to gender equality through the encouragement of women in leadership roles, while supporting the female workforce we already have. We are proud to recognize the high percentage of women in our company. This contributes to our already building list of benefits such as a fantastic culmination of various points of view, skillsets, and creative visions in an effort to encourage and support a technologically diverse environment.
From tech leaders to software engineers, women are making a name for themselves, and the statistics are reflecting that. In the early 2000s, the percentage of women in the tech field hovered around 9%. Having reached over 25% currently, a marked improvement can be noted. The growth that the technology sector is experiencing is largely due to the efforts of organizations who remain dedicated to increasing the representation of women in this industry.
Through mentorships, apprenticeships, and community involvement, Cayuse focuses on our employees, our tribes, our towns, and our future. We foster advancement through continued education, training, and work experience. Cayuse is excited to play a role in providing access to careers for women, and also in inspiring indigenous populations as they build their own occupational paths within the world of technology.
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