TaraBytes Blog
Stories to Inspire and Inform STEM + Women in their Careers
Catch It Early!: An Insight Regarding Your STEM + Women That May Be Hurting Your Organization
In my November 2022 article, I emphasized the importance of retaining talent during tough economic times, when productivity and creativity are essential for your organization. I had to steer multiple companies and teams through tough times myself, and I know the task...
My workplace has a diversity issue! Why can’t I make others see it?
It is not uncommon in today’s workplace to have differing viewpoints on diversity and inclusion. People in underrepresented groups might be more aware of their underrepresentation or simply aware in a more personal way. It can be frustrating and baffling when we can...
Calling All Managers!
In Gotara’s most recent REACH Report, we found that the top reason STEM + women plan to leave their jobs is because of an unsupportive manager. This is in sync with a recent HBR article authored by Erica Keswin, where she states: "Managers are really having a...
We are pleased to announce our 2022 graduating class from Gotara’s Leadership Development STAR Programs!
189 Women completed our North STAR Program, ideal for visionary tech-centric organizations committed to addressing the gender talent gap. These amazing women used our career growth platform, with the support of a one-on-one coach, to produce dramatic personal and...
Mental Health in the Workplace: A Not-so-obvious Solution
After many of us were forced out of the office to work from home due to the global pandemic, most of us have faced some hard truths about ourselves and how we’ve been working. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, in the U.S. alone, 76% of workers have reported at...
Senior Technology Executive Uthra Ramanujam Named Gotara’s Advisor of the Month for November
We’re excited to announce that Uthra Ramanujam, a senior technology executive with experience leading innovation teams delivering ML, data science, and emerging technology teams, has been named Gotara’s November Advisor of the Month. Ramanujam, currently serving as...
TALENT—YOUR KEY STRATEGIC MOVE TO CONQUER THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
When bombarded with headlines like "10,000 Employees Laid Off at Amazon" or "Facebook Parent Company Meta Laying off 11,000 Employees," it can feel quite nerve-wracking. It's easy to let nerves and uncertainty get overwhelming, making it seem like the rug has been...
Supply Chain Veteran Colleen Athans Named Gotara’s Advisor of the Month for October
We’re excited to announce that Colleen Athans, retired VP Global Supply Chain GE Aviation, has been named Gotara’s October Advisor of the Month. Athans, an engineer by training, is a recognized leader with deep skills in supply chain, Six Sigma, manufacturing and...
Tech Executives: Leadership is Stopping the Leaky Funnel of STEM + Talent Leaving Careers Early
Forty percent of STEM + women leave their careers within 5 to 7 years. We don’t have to imagine what makes them leave, we know the root cause of the leaky funnel. Women leave or stagnate early in their careers because they feel undervalued, marginalized, and...
Data Science Veteran Meenal Iyer Named Gotara’s First Advisor of the Month for Allyship to Women in STEM + Careers
On the heels of our fearless co-founders, D. Sangeeta and Dana Ginn, shining a light on 20 leaders who have been amazing allies in their impressive STEM + careers, today we highlight another leader! We are excited to announce that Meenal Iyer, VP of Data at...