The document discusses the need for more technicians in the HVACR industry and the importance of gender diversity. It notes that men currently make up 90% of the workforce but women represent 50% or more of graduates in fields like science, technology, engineering and math. The document advocates creating a more inclusive workplace culture through awareness, mentorship programs, and improving access to training and education to attract more women to the industry, which would benefit companies through improved performance, innovation and an expanded talent pool.

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The need of a skilled workforce
and the role of gender diversity
Paola De Troia
12 June 2019

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The future of HVACR
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The need of more
TECHNICIANS
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+21%

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Men VS Women
90%
10%

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•50% in natural science,
maths and stats
•32% in renewable energy
•24% in engineering
•22% in oil and gas industry
•19% in ICT
STEM

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INCLUSION

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"Tapping the reservoir of
UNDERUTILIZED
SKILLS among women
will become a key priority
in the TALENT WAR"
Women Matter,
McKinsey Global Institute 2017

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UNDERREPRESENTED

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CULTURAL and
SOCIAL factors
• Perception of gender roles
• Double burden syndrome
• Lack of career information

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• Scarcity of female models
• Hiring practices
• Workplace policies and
regulations
gender
IMBALANCES

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HOW CAN
WE ATTRACT
WOMEN?

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create a new
MINDSET
• Awareness for all
• Commitment
• Holistic transformation
programs

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• Access to education and
trainings
• Female mentoring
• Work environment
CONCRETE
steps

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till NOW

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WIN WIN

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IN RETURN
• Better profitability performance
• Solutions that mirror society
• Improved quality of decision making
• Different perspectives and innovative
ideas
• Expanded pool of talent sources and
win the war for talent

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