Supply Chain Digital Magazine April 2023 | Page 93

RESEARCH SHOWS WOMEN IN MID- CAREER ROLES WHO HAVE ACQUIRED STEM SKILLS ARE NOT FINDING THEIR WAY INTO THE STEM ROLES THEY WANT IN ANY GREAT NUMBERS .

“ When Google and Apple launched their voice activation tech , both had a preference for male voices ,” she says . “ They would pick up questions from men more strongly than from women .”
She also points out that ambient office temperatures are nearly always geared to suit the male metabolism , which is why many women find office environments too cold . Such revelations are startling , but Williams feels the most-needed changes are societal .
“ It ’ s all about narratives ,” she says . “ I only have sisters , my mum is a great professional supplychaindigital . com 93