Content about "equality"

Susanna Bairoh.
My research focuses on gender equality, equity, and inclusivity in the field of technology. The persistent gender inequality in advancing to leadership positions continues to perplex me. Numerous studies illustrate how merits stick to men.
Blog post

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-post-nine-engineers-and-one-woman

How are DEI themes displayed at technology workplaces?

https://www.tek.fi/en/services-and-benefits/research/tek-studies-diversity-equality-and-inclusion

Joukko opiskelijoita aurinkopaneelin äärellä.
Both male and female tech students feel they belong in the student community, but men feel a stronger sense of belonging in the field of technology. Gender minorities report the lowest sense of belonging. Where exactly does the problem lie?
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/sense-of-belonging-encourages-professionals-to-stay-in-tech

Sirkku Pohja istuu TEKin Pasilan Loungessa.
Are all professionals desirable employees? We at TEK work on behalf of more equal work life so that everyone has a chance to showcase their skills and find a job.
Blog post
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https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/blog-autism-spectrum-at-work-let-everyone-succeed

Owain Hopeaketo
Being Teekkari would not be what it is today without a hugely varied collection of people. For example, Teekkari culture is becoming increasingly international, writes TEK's international student liaison Owain Hopeaketo.
Blog post

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/teekkari-culture-is-for-everyone-guide-to-teekkari-culture-now-in-english

Susanna Bairoh.
Attempts have been made to increase the number of women in the field of technology for decades. However, the attempts have not been successful: In Finland, only one in five technology professionals is a woman. It is often argued that women lack an innate interest in technology. However, the lack of interest is not the cause but the consequence: the technology industry is structured to be masculine.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/stereotypes-and-a-masculine-culture-keep-women-in-the-minority-in-technology

Kaksi henkilöä keskustelee, toinen on pyörätuolissa.
The reform of the Act clarified the employer's duty to promote equality and to prepare equality promotion plans in addition to improving the legal protection of employees.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/non-discrimination-act-reformed-what-has-changed-in-working-life

Sofia Saarinen nojaa toimistohyllyyn.
Sofia Saarinen put together an equality guide for students as a project commissioned by TEK. According to Saarinen, the number one golden rule of equality is: listen and learn.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/thank-you-for-making-me-think-author-of-equality-guide-hopes-students-would-feel-better

Results to the question "I fear I will face discrimination in my future career (LGBTQI+ students)"
Technology students who belong to sexual and/or gender minorities see more risks in their future than students who do not belong to these minorities.
News article

https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/nearly-half-of-lgbtqi-students-fear-discrimination-in-their-career

opiskelijoita kahvilassa
The Helsinki Pride Week celebrating equality and the rainbow community is held 27.6.-3.7.2022. This is TEK’s third prideful Pride, because TEK wants to be a part of building a better working life for everyone.
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https://www.tek.fi/en/news-blogs/tek-is-a-partner-of-helsinki-pride-2022