Celebrating Women and Girls in Science, Technology, and Innovation – Hitachi Solutions

Women in Technology Virtual Panel

Watch our virtual panel, Advice to My Younger Self, a Women in Technology virtual discussion to hear from inspiring female executives.

February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and Hitachi Solutions is joining the many voices supporting this important movement. As a technology professional services company, we understand the need for a diverse and inclusive workforce. Because to solve all the global challenges we face — from Covid to climate change and everything in between — we need to leverage everyone’s perspective and talents!

Did you know (according to UNESCO):

These disparities prompted UNESCO and UN-Women to adopt a resolution to acknowledge full and equal access to science, technology, and innovation for women and girls of all ages is imperative to helping achieve gender equality and expanding our ability to find sustainable solutions to modern global issues. Thus the movement — and day of recognition — were born.

Doing Our Part

At Hitachi Solutions, we strongly believe the work environment should be diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and are committed to removing bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. We address this through internal employee communities and advisory boards, as well as externally through association memberships and event participation. For women specifically, we have:

Of course, we are passionate about empowering all our employees and have other resource groups that foster networking, professional development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. These include Konsei Pride for the LGBTQIA+ community; Konsei BIPOC to support black, indigenous, and people of color; and Konsei PANDA to recognize neurodiversity in the workplace.

To learn more about how we support women and girls in technology while building a more diverse and inclusive workforce overall, visit our website. Also, follow us on LinkedIn to see how we promote gender equality and celebrate employee differences every day.