In this insightful masterclass Florence Chabanois, Head of Engineering at Scaleway, shares her practical strategies to promote more women in the tech industry. The speaker discusses her personal reasons for having difficulties hiring women in tech.Florence Chabanois refutes the misconception of women's disinterest in tech, highlighting how societal narratives and workplace conditions influence their choices. She acknowledges that societal factors, the status quo, and the industry environment hinder female participation. She shares her experience in increasing female hires, emphasizing goal-oriented approaches, reducing recruitment barriers, and using an iterative process, resulting in a 40% increase.The speaker highlights the significance of inclusive language and bias recognition in the recruitment process, essential for creating a welcoming environment for women in tech. She emphasizes the need to establish short and long-term diversity goals and proposes practical implementation into daily operations. These include promoting inclusive team interactions and creating a safe space to normalize gender diversity in the workplace. Despite these efforts, she expresses concerns about persistent challenges women face, such as sexism and excessive criticism, reinforcing the necessity of increasing women's hiring and establishing a support system to empower women in the tech industry.In conclusion, this masterclass offers valuable insights and practical advice for organizations seeking to improve hiring practices and promote gender diversity. Florence provides a comprehensive guide to achieving greater gender diversity in tech and the importance of hiring more women in tech, making this masterclass essential for industry professionals.&nbsp;<figure class="media"><oembed url="https://youtu.be/8T9V6h4g_ns"></oembed></figure>

"How to hire more women in tech?"

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