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New Logitech Report: Early Support Crucial to Retain Women in India's Tech Workforce and Promote Gender Equality
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....ew Logitech Report: Early Support Crucial to Retain Women in India's Tech Workforce and Promote Gender Equality<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 9-4-2025<BR>PTI<BR>As female representation grows, new insights reveal opportunities to foster inclusion and address microaggressions that affect ~44% of women in India's tech workforce. NEW DELHI, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Logitech today released a new resea....
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....rch report, "What is next for working women in technology in India?", shedding light on the challenges and opportunities for women in India's technology sector. The report is part of the Logitech MX #WomenWhoMaster initiative, which addresses the persistent gender gap in the technology industry by identifying key solutions to create a more inclusive and equitable environment. Despite progress to....
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....wards gender equality, only 33% of women participate in India's workforce, and female representation in the tech sector has grown modestly in recent decades. Logitech's research, conducted by Ipsos through a survey of developers and IT professionals in India and 1-on-1 in-depth interviews with female developers, reveals that microaggressions, lack of early encouragement, and workforce barriers are....
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.... significant obstacles to women's advancement in STEM fields. "This important research by the MX team sheds light on the systemic barriers women face in India's tech sector," said Moninder Jain, Vice-President & Head of Emerging Markets, Logitech. "At Logitech, we are committed to empowering women in tech. By raising awareness about the current issues and helping build strong communities of supp....
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....ort, we aim to create a thriving and equitable industry for all." In collaboration with Women in Tech India, a local organization dedicated to closing the gender gap and empowering women and girls to embrace technology, Logitech is raising awareness to three key challenges revealed by the report: • Tackling Microaggressions and Encouraging Allyship: 44% of women surveyed regularly experienced mi....
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....croaggressions at work and school, and 86% have heard of a woman leaving her career as a result of misogynistic behavior. Solutions include creating diverse, inclusive workplaces through enhanced recruitment processes, allyship training programs, and inclusive policies. • Providing Encouragement and Inspiration Early On: While 77% of women cited strong family encouragement, only 49% of women s....
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....urveyed received similar support from teachers compared to 63% of surveyed men. Providing early exposure to tech through school programs alongside teacher training to address gender bias is crucial to inspiring more girls to enter STEM fields. • Addressing Workforce Barriers and Fostering Communities of Support: Nearly half of women surveyed (49%) felt isolated while studying tech in high scho....
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....ol and 21% reported facing financial difficulties that hindered their education. Mentorship programs, networking opportunities, and partnerships between academia and industry can help counter these barriers. To better support women in India's growing tech ecosystem, Logitech's report provides actionable solutions for creating a more inclusive and supportive environment, starting from early educa....
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....tion and continuing throughout women's careers. As part of this effort, Logitech is partnering with key organizations in India to offer mentoring and skill-building programs that connect young people with role models and equip them with skills to thrive in the tech sector. "Once you see the roots of the gender gap in three dimensions, you realize how complex the problem is, but you also begin to....
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.... find more effective answers," said Radhika Yuvraj Iyengar, Country Head, Women in Tech India. "By working closely with Logitech on this important initiative, we can create a more supportive and inclusive environment for women in India's tech sector to unlock their full potential." Click here to access the full report. About the Logitech MX #WomenWhoMaster Series The Logitech MX #WomenWhoMaster ....
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....movement is proud to support initiatives that provide girls and women with skills, role models, and strong career pathways. About Women in Tech® India Women in Tech India's mission is to close the gender gap and to help women embrace technology. They aim to educate, equip, and empower women and girls with the necessary skills, confidence, and opportunities to succeed in STEAM careers, leadershi....
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....p, and in research and deep tech fields with simpler and positive experiences. About Logitech Logitech designs software-enabled hardware solutions that help businesses thrive and unite people when working, creating, gaming, and streaming. As the point of connection between people and the digital world, our mission is to extend human potential in work and play, in a way that is good for people an....
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....d the planet. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Logitech and other Logitech marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Logitech Europe S.A. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more inform....
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....ation about Logitech and its products, visit the company's website at www.logitech.com. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR PWR<BR> News - Press release - PIB....