Only 20% of available tech occupations are held by women today.

It is pretty apparent that women are underrepresented in sectors such as science and technology. In the technology arena, women have a lot to give, and their presence substantially benefits the sector. This is why.

Diverse teams produce smarter, more effective outcomes and  Multicultural groups yield wiser, better results, according to research.

Think about it. People rarely challenge each other to think outside the box when they all think the same way. Out-of-the-box thinking is at the heart of companies like Apple. Apple broadened people’s views of what technology could accomplish. Apple is now a trillion-dollar corporation that is constantly looking for new and inventive technology.

The tech sector needs employees from a variety of backgrounds to achieve these innovative and creative ideas. A varied work environment encourages creative thinking, increased innovation, and superior problem-solving.

More Revenue is Generated by Diversity and women are needed in tech not simply to improve creativity, but also to generate wealth.

Many studies have demonstrated that organizations with a diverse workforce earn more money than those that do not. In fact, organizations with women on their executive teams in the top 25 quartiles are 21% more likely to beat their respective national industry median.

Women who aren’t involved in technology aren’t expressing the needs of other women and they have a significant impact on consumer spending. Despite this, they remain underrepresented in the development of new technology.

As a result, tech businesses may be overlooking female-oriented goods that cater to their specific needs. Ovulation-tracking apps, pregnancy information, and things like Liz Salcedo’s Everpurse, a purse that charges your phone while you’re on the go, are just a few examples. Although both men and women engage on the technological teams behind these products, women’s leadership is required to meet the needs of their end-users.

Without female presence, B2C tech companies are missing out on opportunities to appeal to a huge demographic. Apps like Gender Fair make it simple for customers to rate businesses based on how they treat women in the workplace and in the marketplace. This makes spending decisions in favor of companies that support gender equality more straightforward.

Girls Who Code and Black Girls Code are excellent resources for reaching out to young women. The most effective source of inspiration for girls and young women is seeing other women excel in the computer field. One of the most evident results of tech’s male-dominated culture over the last 30 years is a decline in representation at the top. Because the number of women programmers has dropped from 36% in 1991, the outcome has been an even smaller proportion of women in leadership roles.

Women are frequently told, and rightly so, how tough it is for them to succeed in the male-dominated IT business. When it comes to hiring, women are frequently overlooked, and even if they are hired, they struggle to advance in their careers. They are paid less than their male counterparts and leave the field at a rate more than double that of men.

In 2016, more women than men enrolled in law school, and medical schools followed suit the following year. The gender disparity in those areas will continue to narrow over the next few decades, as new leadership posts will be filled by a more equal pool of candidates.

Technology will continue to provide more jobs in the future, as it will be woven into more elements of daily life. We will have more qualified practitioners available to do such positions if we encourage more girls to see a future in technology.

Women will hopefully continue to join the tech business in increasing numbers in the coming years, as diversity will only strengthen it. We need more visibility for the women who do break through the glass ceiling in tech, as well as more males in positions of authority to advocate for them, in order for this to happen. It’ll take time, but everyone, regardless of gender, will benefit in the end.