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#GHC13. Retention Solutions for Individuals, Managers and Leaders. Denise Gammal , Director of Research, Anita Borg Institute (moderator) Jessica Eidem , Technical Resolution Manager, IBM Systems and Technology Group, IBM
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#GHC13 Retention Solutions for Individuals, Managers and Leaders Denise Gammal, Director of Research, Anita Borg Institute (moderator) Jessica Eidem, Technical Resolution Manager, IBM Systems and Technology Group, IBM Ramune Nagisetty, Principal Engineer and Director of Small Form Factor Integration, Intel Labs Jennifer Rickard, Chief Diversity Officer, Hewlett-Packard Company October October 3, 2013 2013 October 3, 2013
Retaining top female talent is critical • Solutions must overcome barriers • Lack of opportunities and clear path to advance • Isolation, lack of mentors and sponsors • Challenging, male-dominated cultures • Low influence and visibility • Work-life conflict A study by the Center for Work-Life Policy found that 56% of women in technology leave over time, twice the rate of male colleagues. ABI’s Top Company Award initiative has found that voluntary turnover is rising among technical women .
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