Global Report Reveals Persistent Gender Gap in Tech Careers

• An Acronis global survey indicates that there is still a gap between the genders in the tech industry
• Only 60% of women feel confident about having a fair chance to advance in their careers

A recent global report by Acronis reveals a persistent gender gap in the technology industry. While 75 percent of men reported having the same opportunities for career advancement as other men, only 60 percent of women reported having the same opportunities.

The report titled the 2025 Women in Tech Report: FOMO at Work: The Opportunity Gap between Men and Women in Technology surveyed over 650 IT professionals from eight countries since 2020 and showed difference in perceptions of equity and career opportunities.

Additionally, it was reported that 63 percent of women indicated issues with work/life balance had a significant impact on their career advancement; 67 percent also believed they needed to work more hours in order to advance their careers (56 percent of men responded that way).

Bias and discrimination in the workplace remain significant barriers, 41 percent of women reported that stereotypes made it too difficult to enter or advance in their careers and 41 percent of women reported making it difficult to advance in a career in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities to family impact both women's and men's work issues. A higher percentage of women (52 percent) than men (42 percent) are worried about not having the opportunity to develop or advance in their career. This is what the report labeled "FOMO at work" (Fear of Missing Out).

The report reiterates the importance of creating programs that provide workforce opportunities, such as mentorship programs along with women-led leadership development programs.

Alona Geckler (Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Chief of Staff, Acronis) stated that organizations need to increase the opportunities offered to the workforce, especially for women that align with leadership advancement, be unbiased in using feedback gained from feedback meetings to be reflective and contribute to development plans and create a workplace culture that promotes work-life balance, and opportunity for advancement.

Melyssa Banda (Senior Vice President, Seagate Technology) stated, it is important to support and listen to women and their story, and respond in action to biases, which contributes to growing the innovation in technology.

In conclusion, although women have made progress in the workforce culture, there are still gaps in perceptions, which can be impactful on the lived experience of women and workforce equity in technology and beyond.