Can Shift To Remote Work Help Close The Gender Gap In The Tech Industry?

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the trajectory of businesses as well as the lives of people, but if one could ever see a silver lining in this tragedy, that would be the transition to remote work. And this has been helpful not just for organisations, but also for its women employees who are finally able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. “This crisis has tested the multi-tasking abilities of women in tech,” says Purva Chadha, Senior VP at Primus Partners. “I am proud to say that most of us have managed to put a child to sleep, or helped them attend an online tutorial, or cooked a quick meal, alongside managing critical conversations at work,” she adds. With the adequate infrastructure in place, women professionals find it easy to work remotely. As many companies beg