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Dive Brief:
According to Ensono’s recent Speak Up survey, generative AI skills are empowering women in technology, as many consider career transitions.
Nearly 90% of the 1,500 female-identifying tech professionals surveyed reported that their knowledge of generative AI has significantly enhanced their career paths by improving their performance and opening new opportunities. Interestingly, the number of respondents who feel their skills are at an expert level has doubled compared to last year.
Despite these advancements, around 20% of women in tech are contemplating leaving their current positions, mirroring similar trends from last year and the significant shifts observed during the 2022 great resignation. The top three motivators for changing jobs include greater workplace flexibility, the desire for influence in decision-making, and better work-life balance.
Dive Insight:
Women in technology are leveraging emerging innovations like AI to improve their professional experiences. As they adopt generative AI, they not only bolster their careers but also contribute to shaping technology’s future while cultivating an inclusive work culture. Ensono’s Chief People Officer, Meredith Graham, emphasized this shift, noting that the integration of these technologies is critical for advancing in the workplace.
Many women are taking the initiative to mentor and train their colleagues on AI tools, further strengthening their leadership roles within their organizations. Over 75% of respondents expressed aspirations to move into management positions, despite only 13% currently holding managerial roles.
Ambition extends to the executive level as well, with more than 80% of women aspiring for executive leadership roles. Their drive is motivated by a desire for new challenges and the potential for increased earnings.
Graham remarked on the significant impact of women’s expertise with AI technologies, allowing them to lead projects and effectively incorporate AI solutions into business strategies. For women to maintain a competitive edge in technology and adapt to the evolving workplace, it is essential to embrace and comprehend these advancements.
The push for a return to office environments has also influenced women in tech, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Survey respondents cited improved collaboration and productivity as positive aspects of this transition, while also noting increased work-related stress and diminished flexibility as notable downsides.
