Microsoft wants more young women to come up with their own inventions. To help celebrate International Women’s Day, the tech giant today posted a new video that “shows the lack of awareness… Read More
If you’ve ever interviewed for a job as a software engineer, you’ve probably encountered the dreaded Whiteboard Test. Just you, a blank wall, and a marker. “Five developers sat across from… Read More
Microsoft made headlines on Monday afternoon with updated workforce statistics, but a federal report the company quietly published at the same time sheds even more light on the diversity within its ranks. The… Read More
The number of women employed by Microsoft has dropped from 29 percent to 26.8 percent of the company’s workforce since 2014, standing in stark contrast to the more-inclusive employee base that the… Read More
How would you like to work for free from today until the end of the year? Sure, Equal Pay Day is celebrated in April here stateside, but today’s the day,… Read More
Two current Microsoft employees came forward this week to allege that they, and their female coworkers, are rising through the company’s ranks more slowly because of employee review processes that… Read More
Women’s workplace problems aren’t just women’s problems. Those issues affect everyone and especially the economic bottom line. That’s one of the key points from Seattle-based journalist Ruchika Tulshyan’s new book… Read More
A former Microsoft security program manager alleges in a newly filed lawsuit that the company’s employee review system discriminates against women in performance evaluations, compensation and promotions. “Microsoft’s company-wide policies and practices… Read More
It seems our fair city doesn’t do that well with women in tech whether they are employees or entrepreneurs on a global scale either. Compiled by Leon Markovitz at Dadaviz,… Read More
At this point, we all should know some of the main challenges of being a woman in the tech game. Traditionally a man’s world, many smart, ambitious women are still… Read More
Decked out in orange and a stylish pair of green striped shorts is Ginger, the unofficial mascot for the Geek Girl Carrots Seattle workshop. As a stuffed toy carrot from… Read More
Being a woman in tech can be tough, but these 13 companies are trying to create cultures that are more welcoming to women. In a new report from the Anita Borg Institute —… Read More
Apple is putting more of its money where its mouth is when it comes to building a more diverse workforce for the tech industry. Denise Young-Smith, the company’s head of… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO – Zoe Quinn knows a thing or two about defending against online harassment. As the first target of an online harassment campaign that would go on to become… Read More
Here’s a Kickstarter campaign for a new book that will inspire and give helpful information to any woman “trying to succeed in tech.” Launched by Seattle-based Fizzmint CEO and founder Tarah… Read More
View image | gettyimages.com I never had a problem with Mitt Romney’s use of the phrase “binders full of women.” Remember that awkward 2012 statement about his proposed cabinet’s lack of… Read More
Toy maker Mattel has worked hard in recent years to try to change the image of Barbie. The latest fiasco certainly is not helping with that mission. A day after… Read More
Satya Nadella set off a firestorm last week after advising women to not explicitly ask for a raise, but rather rely on “good karma.” His words not only dominated the headlines on tech… Read More
Looking over the diversity data released by major tech companies over the past several months paints a bleak picture of gender equality in the tech industry, as illustrated by this… Read More
App Camp for Girls, a summer camp that gives middle school-aged girls a chance to build their own iPhone apps, is coming to Seattle as a part of its second year… Read More
Google is investing $50 million over the next three years into its Made with Code effort, a new program that’s designed to encourage young girls to pursue computer science. The… Read More
Want to make a bigger impact as a woman working in technology? Try what Tami Reller once did — talk louder. The tip was one of several shared by five accomplished… Read More
Last week I did something I rarely do. I posted an angry tweet: “Everyone,” huh? Again, TV people, would it be so bad to put just one serious woman in… Read More
There are many things that seem stubbornly cyclical in their refusal to be resolved in the tech industry. Password management. Bubble valuations. Sexism. I’ve addressed the first two elsewhere. I’ve… Read More
Blame “The Big Bang Theory” for the lack of women in tech. That’s the conclusion from new research out of the University of Washington, which found that women don’t choose… Read More
Cara Ely, a creative director at Zynga, wants to make one thing very clear. It is time to abolish “pink games” already, those titles that target women with annoying game… Read More
Do you remember where you were when you heard Marissa Mayer was named the CEO of Yahoo? I do. I was at work. I saw something vague about it on… Read More