International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the progress made towards gender parity. But it also highlights areas where urgent change is required.
“As an industry, there’s a lot of effort required to bridge the gender gap,” says Hexaware’s senior vice president for HR, Malini Moorthy. “What we’re trying to do is take the lead with the types of initiatives and programmes that are going to drive real change.”For women considering a career in tech, long-standing perceptions of the industry can be off-putting.
Moorthy has watched the tech sector evolve in recent years, but she concedes there is still a lot of work to be done. “When I entered the industry, the gender split was even more skewed,” she says. “There are far more opportunities and options compared to the time when I started my career in the early 90s, but women are still underrepresented.”
For Moorthy, the company’s commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture was a major factor in her decision to join the organisation. It was also one of the reasons why she chose to re-join Hexaware for a second stint. Currently, around 30% of Hexaware’s workforce are women – a figure that is steadily growing.
Hexaware is currently focusing on policies that help women who have taken a break rejoin the workforce and eventually reach higher-level positions. “We believe this programme is a very important step in encouraging female talent to be part of our growth story,” says Moorthy. “It’s not about chasing a number target – it’s about creating an environment of equal opportunity.”
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