Improvements to diversity in the data centre industry Statistics show there are still only roughly 20 % of women in engineering , and as low as 10 % in some disciplines , Dr Mullick details , highlighting how improvements have been made around gender diversity and inclusion programmes – something close to her heart .
“ I ’ ve been involved with developing programmes and training to help women progress in their careers . I ’ ve partnered with other executives and led various technical societies on outreach as the research shows these types of programs make a difference . As a hiring manager ,
There are still only roughly
20 % of women in engineering , and as low as
10 % in some disciplines
I ’ ve also ensured I had a diverse pool of candidates for any role I was hiring for .”
Flucker ’ s attitude is that overall awareness of DE & I in general has improved , with measures in place to support the female workforce that she sees first hand at MiCiM .
“ I have at times encountered some outdated attitudes during my career , however I have always felt the problem lies with these people not myself ,” she admits . “ It can be intimidating when you ’ re young and inexperienced to be the only woman in a meeting again and again , but this is something you get used to . On the positive side , people tend to remember who you are .”
78 October 2023