Gender Diversity in Tech: It’s More Than a Moral Issue

It’s a business issue, too. Address gender imbalances today - with tailored support and solutions.

 Diverse teams lead to diverse ideas

26.7% of tech roles are held by women (2023)

Build a tech team that mirrors your consumers. By including different perspectives and experiences, your solutions will speak to diverse audiences.

It's all too common for women and other marginalised groups to be excluded from the design process. Yet, when everyone’s invited to the table, we can make sure our products and services are:

  • Accessible

  • User-friendly

  • Inclusive.

It’s about time the tech industry prioritised inclusivity - and I’m here to help you make it happen. 

Make space for women daily, not annually

Speaking about gender inclusion can’t be limited to March 8th (International Women’s Day). It needs to be a priority. Every single day. And I’m here to help 👋

As a consultant, I’m all about working collaboratively to help your company thrive. 

The best way to help your company’s gender diversity efforts is to understand your specific needs. That’s why I take a listening-first approach; I don’t make any assumptions, or tell you what you’re doing wrong. 

Instead, I conduct thorough research - gathering real insight around the challenges you’re facing. We can then work together to find the solutions that best work for you. No judgement, and no cookie-cutter approaches. 

Let's create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, by:

✔ Identifying the root causes of gender disparities in your company

✔ Developing tailored strategies to promote gender equity and inclusivity

✔ Training your employees on gender-sensitive communication and behaviour.

The solution

When it comes to diversity and inclusion challenges, there isn’t a one-size-fits all solution. That’s why I listen, research, and strategise - through in-depth surveys, interviews, and observations.

The process

First, we’ll have a conversation about the challenges you’re facing. Then, based on our discussion, I’ll provide customised solutions that address your specific needs. Whether it’s team training or consultancy, we’ll work together to promote inclusivity in your organisation.

The impact

Highly gender-diverse executive teams are 21% more likely to outperform on profitability. Inclusive companies are also proven to be 1.7x more innovative. So, you’ll benefit from higher profits, better decision-making, and products that better serve your customers.

Meet your consultant: Alice Ashcroft

I’m Alice (she/they), and I believe that feminism and tech are linked. That’s precisely why I do what I do. 

Having worked in tech for over six years, I’ve grasped the ins-and-outs of the industry. I use my experience (both professional and personal) to provide valuable support on gender, diversity and inclusion. In fact, I’ve almost completed my PhD - all about Gender, Language and Computer Science Design. (Read about it here).

Outside of consultancy life…

I’m a new parent, and I’m also parenting a dog and a rabbit. I love learning about languages and the power of words - especially in terms of their cultural impact. I’m interested in the languages of music, too (and I even create my own!).
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I stand for:

Honesty

As your consultant, I’m committed to being transparent; you can count on me to be honest and upfront about what you need. I’ll provide clear, tailored support, and keep you in the loop every step of the way. 

Accessibility

I believe gender diversity should be within reach for all industries - particularly tech - and I’m here to make it simple. My advice will always be straightforward and easy-to-follow, so that you can make meaningful changes that benefit your entire team. The best part? Our first chat is completely free. 

Diversity

Every voice deserves to be heard, and my top priority is creating a space where that can happen. Together, we can work towards building a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging for everyone.

What my clients think:

“We always took pride in our commitment to inclusivity and diversity. We aimed to create a supportive environment that fosters innovation and collaboration for all our members. However, we realised that there was a gender imbalance among our members, and we wanted to take action to address it. That’s when we turned to Alice Ashcroft for their gender diversity consultancy.

Alice is an incredible consultant - they brought a fresh perspective to our company, and helped us to identify areas where we could improve our outreach to women. Through their research, they provided us with valuable insights and strategies that enabled us to increase our membership of women significantly.

We were impressed by Alice’s ability to connect with our team, and tailor their approach to our specific needs. Their dedication and enthusiasm to promoting gender diversity were contagious, and we found ourselves inspired and motivated to make positive changes within our community.

Thanks to Alice’s guidance, our co-working space has become more inclusive and welcoming to women and marginalised genders. We have seen an increase in collaboration and creativity as a result, and our space has become even more vibrant and dynamic. We couldn’t be more grateful for the impact Alice has had on our co-working space, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking to promote diversity and inclusivity in their workplace.”

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