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TBD | Why Tech Lays Women Off First

TBD | Why Tech Lays Women Off First

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis


TBD | Why Tech Lays Women Off First

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jul 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When the tech industry started rounds of layoffs this year, almost half of the people let go were women—even though they make up a much smaller percentage of the workforce. What does this say about women in tech, and efforts to diversify the industry overall?

Guest: Emma Goldberg, a reporter who covers the future of work for the New York Times.

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Released:
Jul 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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