Some of the earliest pioneers of computing were women. But considering the gender gap in the tech industry today, there is still an urgent call for more role models for women and girls. We have partnered with several organisations that promote women in tech, and together, we work towards a more diverse industry.
We are thrilled to announce that Visma’s Therese Sletten, is named one of Norway’s 50 leading tech women in 2021. We had a chat with Therese about her early interest and enthusiasm for tech, what female role models have meant for her over the course of her career, and why we need a more inclusive workforce.
Did you know that the first computer programmer was a woman? In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm. Fast-forward to today; tech is predominantly a man’s world. Why is this problematic, and how can we shift the course?
We believe that diversity creates better business results, and one of our initiatives to ensure equal possibilities for everyone is the Women at Visma Mentoring Circle Program. But what is it and who can apply?
217 are the estimated number of years it will take for us to end gender disparities in the workplace – and so stepping up our equality game was the focus on the SHE Conference in Oslo 6th March.
Read about why Berit is passionate about diversity in the tech industry, and why we need to highlight female role models like Berit to inspire more women to engage in technology.